Row and trunk flexion with cables or bands standing

IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Row and trunk flexion with cables or bands standing

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Start the pull by driving the elbows in the direction required by the exercise and let the shoulder blades move naturally. Return slowly without suddenly releasing the tension. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.

Muscles worked

abspectoralsTrapecios med and inf..back musclesneck and trapezius upper

Tips

Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load abdominals, chest, middle and lower trapezius and lats without sacrificing position; at intermediate level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity. Keep resistance continuous and avoid letting the cable or band suddenly go slack.