Overhand Cable Row

BackBack Strengthening
Written By David Song

OVERHAND CABLE ROW

The overhand 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 straight bar with an overhand grip. 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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