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Shoulders · Intermediate

Cable Rope Upright Row

Upper-back pulling drill emphasizing shoulder-blade control with cable.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersUpper Back

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand facing the low cable and hold both rope ends near your thighs with a neutral grip.
  2. 02Brace your trunk, keep your wrists firm, and let your shoulders settle before beginning the pull.
  3. 03Lead with your elbows to raise the rope toward your upper abdomen or lower chest.
  4. 04Allow the rope ends to separate naturally while stopping within a comfortable shoulder range.
  5. 05Lower the rope slowly to the starting position without swinging your torso or dropping the stack.

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