Cable Archer Row
Strengthen your back & improve posture with the Cable Archer Row! A targeted exercise for a stronger, more sculpted physique.
The Cable Archer Row mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: cable handle attachment or resistance bands or cable machine.

Required Equipment



Cable Archer Row Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Cable Archer Row Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Archer Row
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart while holding a resistance band with both hands horizontally in front of you at chest height. If you're using a cable machine, hold the handle attachment in one hand. Ensure that the band or cable has some tension to start with.
Assume a posture similar to that of an archer by stretching one arm out straight ahead and using the other to pull the band back towards your side, keeping the elbow close to the body.
Focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together while pulling back with the one arm, as if drawing a bowstring.
Hold the position for a second at the point of maximum tension (when your hand reaches your ribs).
Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining control and keeping the other arm extended.
Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Switch arms and repeat the exercise, ensuring that both arms receive equal training.
Make sure to perform the exercise in a slow and controlled manner, focusing on your posture and the primary muscles engaged during the pull. Adjust resistance according to your fitness level to prevent injury and promote effective strength training.
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Cable Archer Row FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Archer Row work?
The Cable Archer Row mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid and rhomboids.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Archer Row?
Cable handle attachment or resistance bands or cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Archer Row go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Archer Row variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Standing Single-Arm Row Twist, Alternating Standing Shoulder Flexion Rope, Alternating Standing Arm 45-Degree Archer Row and Standing Palm Switching Row.
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