Cable Squat Row
Also known as: Squat Row, Squat to Row, Squat Row (Band)
Cable Squat Row is a compound strength exercise using cable that trains the middle back.
StrengthCableIntermediateCompoundPull
Primary muscles: Middle Back
Secondary muscles: Biceps, Glutes, Lats, Quadriceps
How to do it
- Set a pulley at about chest height, grab the handle or rope with both hands, and step back until the arms are straight and the cable is taut.
- With arms straight, squat down until your thighs are about parallel to the floor.
- Stand up and, as you reach the top, row the handle to your torso while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Straighten the arms and go straight into the next squat.
Track it with MyoAmigo
MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Cable Squat Row from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Middle Back volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.
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