Cable Standing Row (v-bar)

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Learn how to do the Cable Standing Row (v-bar) with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Upper Back, with secondary emphasis on Biceps, Shoulders.

Cable Standing Row (v-bar) exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Standing Row (v-bar)

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Standing Row (v-bar) with correct form:

  1. 1Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Grasp the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  3. 3Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  4. 4Pull the v-bar towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Standing Row (v-bar) Muscles Worked

Primary

upper back

Secondary

bicepsshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
back
Category
Extended

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