Cable Standing Close-Grip Row
Strengthen your back with Cable Standing Close-Grip Rows! Build muscle & improve posture with controlled pulls.
The Cable Standing Close-Grip Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the back, with help from the traps and biceps. You'll need: close grip attachment or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Standing Close-Grip Row Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Biceps (biceps brachii)
Cable Standing Close-Grip Row Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Standing Close-Grip Row
Start by setting the cable pulley to a low position and attaching a close grip handle to the cable.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, for stability.
Grasp the close grip handle with both hands, palms facing each other.
Step back from the cable machine until your arms are fully extended in front of you, maintaining a slight forward lean and a straight back to protect your spine.
Pull the handle towards your waistline, retracting your shoulder blades and keeping your elbows close to your body.
Squeeze your back muscles at the end of the pulling motion.
Slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position, controlling the weight throughout the movement.
Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions. Make sure to focus on maintaining proper form throughout the exercise and avoid using momentum to pull the weight. Adjust the weight stack to a level that is challenging but allows you to perform the exercise with correct technique.
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Cable Standing Close-Grip Row FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Standing Close-Grip Row work?
The Cable Standing Close-Grip Row mainly works the back, with help from the traps and biceps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Standing Close-Grip Row?
Close grip attachment or cable machine.
Is the Cable Standing Close-Grip Row a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Cable Standing Close-Grip Row go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Standing Close-Grip Row variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Lying Close-Grip Underhand Rack Row, Bodyweight Standing Single-Arm Close-Grip Row, Cable Seated Lat Focused Row and Cable Single-Arm High Row.
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