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Wide-grip cable row

Wide bar, elbows flare to 60°, pull to upper abdomen.

Muscles

Primary
mid back
Supporting
rear delts, biceps

Mechanics

Pattern
horizontal pull
Equipment
cable
Geometry
150° Pull Pivot
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Rear delts and rhomboids contract; traps assist at the top of the squeeze.
Progression
Squeeze and hold 1 s; add load when position is locked.
Regression
Face pull if elbow height is difficult to control.

Watch for

  • Using the same path as a close-grip row — loses rear delt emphasis
  • Rocking torso to generate momentum
  • Bar pulling to the chest — elbows go too high

Substitutions

  • Seated cable row
  • Face pull
  • Rear-delt fly
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