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Exercise 2464 · REF ZgwWBoC

Cable Thibaudeau Kayak Row exercise animation

Cable Thibaudeau Kayak Row

Category
Back
Equipment
Cable
Target
Lats

Named after strength coach Christian Thibaudeau, the kayak row mimics a paddling motion, pulling and rotating in a pattern that trains the lats and biceps alongside rotational core strength. It's a more athletic, sport-specific back exercise than a standard straight-line row. The rotation should flow naturally from the pull rather than being forced separately, closer to how an actual paddling stroke moves.

How to Do the Cable Thibaudeau Kayak Row

  1. Attach a cable handle to a low pulley and sit facing the machine with your feet flat on the floor.
  2. Grasp the handle with your right hand and extend your arm fully, keeping a slight bend in your elbow.
  3. Lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight and your abs engaged.
  4. Pull the handle towards your torso by retracting your shoulder blade and bending your elbow, keeping your arm close to your body.
  5. Squeeze your back muscles at the top of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides and perform with your left arm.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Thibaudeau Kayak Row primarily targets the Lats, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Rhomboids, Rear Deltoids.

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Equipment Alternatives

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

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Thibaudeau Kayak Row work?
The Cable Thibaudeau Kayak Row primarily targets the lats, with the biceps and rhomboids, rear deltoids assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Thibaudeau Kayak Row?
The Cable Thibaudeau Kayak Row is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Thibaudeau Kayak Row?
If you don't have access to a cable, the Archer Pull Up targets the same lats using body weight instead.