How to Do Cable Bent Over Row

Cable Bent Over Row is a back exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Bent Over Row

  1. 01Set a cable pulley to a low position and attach a straight bar or V-handle.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor with a flat back.
  3. 03Grip the handle and pull it toward the lower rib cage by driving the elbows behind the torso.
  4. 04Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
  5. 05Extend the arms fully to return the weight, maintaining the hinge position throughout.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Bent Over Row

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Pull the handle toward the hip rather than the chest to maximize lat recruitment and minimize bicep dominance.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Bent Over Row questions

What muscles does Cable Bent Over Row work?

Cable Bent Over Row is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Bent Over Row correctly?

Set a cable pulley to a low position and attach a straight bar or V-handle. Hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor with a flat back. Grip the handle and pull it toward the lower rib cage by driving the elbows behind the torso. Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement. Extend the arms fully to return the weight, maintaining the hinge position throughout.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Bent Over Row?

Pull the handle toward the hip rather than the chest to maximize lat recruitment and minimize bicep dominance.

Is Cable Bent Over Row suitable for beginners?

Cable Bent Over Row is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Bent Over Row?

Cable Bent Over Row uses cable.

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