CABLE ROW

The cable row is a strengthening exercise to target the scapular retractors. Start by setting up a cable pulley machine to mid abdomen height when you’re seating. Use both hands to hold onto a y-bar. Begin the exercise by pulling the cable towards your body, leading the movement with your elbows. Focus on squeezing the shoulders blades back as if to squeeze a pencil between them. Keep the shoulders down and back as you complete the exercise to isolate the movement away from the upper trapezius.

Muscles Involved:

• Rhomboids

• Trapezius

• Latissimus Dorsi

Related Conditions:

• Rounded Shoulders

• Upper Cross Syndrome

• Rhomboid Strain

• Strength Training

• Scapular Dyskinesis / Dyskinesia / Winged Scapula

• Shoulder impingement

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