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The cable row is a compound exercise targeting the back muscles, performed seated at a cable machine. Begin by sitting with feet braced, chest up, and a slight bend in the knees, grasping the handle with an appropriate grip. Initiate the pull by retracting your shoulder blades, then drive your elbows back towards your hips, squeezing your back muscles. Control the return phase, allowing your shoulder blades to protract fully before starting the next repetition, maintaining a stable torso throughout.
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