Wide grip cable rowing

Once you opt for Cable Pulling with a Wide Grip, take a seat on the cushion in front of the cable pull. Your gaze is directed towards the cable pull. Your legs are nearly fully extended, and your feet are in the designated position. A slight arch in your lower back prevents potential injuries in the back region.

Movement execution

For this exercise variation, you grab a curved bar with handles on both sides (bent lat pulldown bar with hoof grip). Take the bar in hand with a wide grip. Your upper body is slightly inclined forward. As you pull the bar backward, move your shoulders backward, and gently open your back. Halt the movement just before reaching your abdomen and then slowly return the bar. Exhale during the pulling motion and inhale again as you bring the bar back.

The cable is attached at the level of your lower legs. Grab the bar with a wide grip and commence the exercise. As you exhale, pull the bar towards your body. Pause just before the bar reaches your abdomen, and slowly bring the bar back as you inhale.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional information about the involved muscle groups and prevalent errors during the execution of the exercise "Close Rowing on the Cable Machine with a Wide Grip" can be found on the interface of Cable Rowing (seated).

Alternative variants to cable rowers with a wide grip

For more diversity in your training, there is also the option to focus on similar exercises or additional variations of the exercise "Close Rowing on the Cable Machine with a Wide Grip."