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Wide grip seated cable row: how to do it

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Wide grip, palms down

  1. Starting position

    Sit with your feet on the supports and knees slightly bent, then grip a straight bar wider than your shoulders with palms down.

  2. The movement

    Pull the bar toward your upper stomach with your elbows out, then return it until your arms are straight.

Most common mistake

Don't tuck your elbows against your body, keep them angled out and hold your shoulders down.

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