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Cable Standing Row (v-Bar) exercise animation

Cable Standing Row (v-Bar)

Category
Back
Equipment
Cable
Target
Upper Back

A V-bar on a standing cable row narrows the grip and keeps the palms facing each other, concentrating the pull through the mid-back and lats with a shorter, more controlled range than a wide-grip row. Standing rather than seated adds a mild core-stability demand, since there's no bench to lean back against. Driving the elbows straight back, not just pulling with the arms, is what keeps this a back exercise.

How to Do the Cable Standing Row (v-Bar)

  1. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Grasp the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  3. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  4. Pull the v-bar towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Standing Row (v-Bar) primarily targets the Upper Back, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have cable? These target the same upper back with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Standing Row (v-Bar) work?
The Cable Standing Row (v-Bar) primarily targets the upper back, with the biceps and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Standing Row (v-Bar)?
The Cable Standing Row (v-Bar) is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Standing Row (v-Bar)?
If you don't have access to a cable, the Back Lever targets the same upper back using body weight instead.