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Visual demonstration of the Seated Cable Row v Bar Machine exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Upper back
Secondary muscles
Lower back Shoulders Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Exercise guide

Seated Cable Row v Bar Machine

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Seated Cable Row v Bar Machine is a resistance exercise targeting Middle Back (Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major) using Cable Row Machine.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Sit on the cable row machine with your feet secure on the foot platform. Grasp the V bar with both hands.
  2. Sit upright with your back straight, extending your arms fully in front of you.
  3. Pull the V bar towards your abdomen by bringing your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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