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Cable Shotgun Row

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

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Exercise overview

Training details

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Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set a single handle on a low pulley and assume a staggered stance with the working-side foot forward.
  2. 02Hinge slightly, brace the forward thigh with the free hand if needed, and let the working shoulder reach toward the pulley.
  3. 03Initiate by drawing the shoulder blade back, then row the handle toward the same-side ribs or hip.
  4. 04Finish with the elbow close to your torso and chest opening slightly without overextending your lower back.
  5. 05Reach the arm forward under control, complete the repetitions, and then change sides.

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