Cable Bent Over Row demonstration

Cable Bent Over Row

Learn how to do the Cable Bent Over Row with proper form, setup, and execution.

This cable movement primarily targets back.

How to Perform Cable Bent Over Row

  1. 1

    Attach a straight bar to the low pulley of a cable machine and grab it with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and hinge at the hips until your torso is roughly parallel with the floor.

  3. 3

    Your arms should be straight and your back flat.

  4. 4

    Bring your shoulders back, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  5. 5

    Pull the bar toward your lower chest by driving your elbows back, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top and exhale.

  6. 6

    Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position and breathe in.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions