Straight bar cable row close grip

How to do it

1. 1 Sit on the seated cable row bench with your feet on the foot plate and your knees slightly bent.
2. 2 Hold the straight bar with an overhand grip, hands closer than shoulder-width apart, and sit up tall with your arms extended.
3. 3 Pull the bar towards your lower chest by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
4. 4 Slowly straighten your arms to return to the starting position and repeat the exercise.

Tips

• Keep your chest up and back straight.
• Keep your torso still; do not lean back as you pull.
• Maintain a smooth breathing rhythm throughout the exercise.