How do you do cable rows?

[john123]

Do you keep your upper body fixed or do you lean foward a bit then back?

I see people in my gym using both and pics online use both too.

Whats the difference between them and which is correct form?

[BBAddict]

I personally think that any back motion is wrong. I believe that using momentum from lower back motion detracts from the middle back workout from the rowing motion. I would only use the motion on the last couple reps if you want to do cheat reps to get more burn or go beyond failure-its great for doing negatives. But then, if you've seen Ronnie Coleman doing it, I've never seen so much back swing! But Ronnies not human, I would not recommend that for 99% of bodybuilders.

[NYCmitch25]

Originally posted by BBAddict
I personally think that any back motion is wrong. I believe that using momentum from lower back motion detracts from the middle back workout from the rowing motion. I would only use the motion on the last couple reps if you want to do cheat reps to get more burn or go beyond failure-its great for doing negatives. But then, if you've seen Ronnie Coleman doing it, I've never seen so much back swing! But Ronnies not human, I would not recommend that for 99% of bodybuilders.

Hes 100% correct. This guy knows lifting. When I get to heavier weights ill use lifting straps. A little cheating (back movemnet) as he described in my opinion reserved for advanced lifters. Small number of ppl.

[njlovehandles]

agreed, its all about the squeeeeeeeeez

[Stonecold54]

Yep, don't move your back but also don't keep it stiff if that makes sense...You will obviously have a few iches of movement but that is okay...the most important part is to bring the weight to your stomach and pull with your elbows and not with your hands. I personally like to use a parallel grip wide row to really hit my middle/lower traps.