Cable flexion row

Cable, V-handle

Face a low cable, let the arms and upper back stretch forward, then row the handle back to the torso.

Movement

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

Core

Scores 1-5 averaged over sources. Tap a rating for the claims behind it. Claims are our summaries of the linked sources, fact-checked by AI.

Muscle growth higher is better4.0
Very good; among the better picks for the muscle. 2 sources.
- 4/5 Hits lats, biceps, forearms and spinal erectors with a big bottom stretch and strong top contraction; done for high-rep sets. Renaissance Periodization, The Most UNDERRATED Exercises For Every Body Part @ 5:06videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI
- 4/5 Flexion-style cable row is A or S in theory, B+/A- in practice because footplates limit stretch and there is no chest support. Renaissance Periodization, Every Gym Machine Ranked by Exercise Scientists @ 14:06videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI