High Row
Row the load toward the lower ribs to train the upper back, rear shoulders and arms. Main target: upper back. Also working: biceps, forearms. Starting point: 3 × 10–15 repetitions.
Instructions
Setup
- Inspect the machine and all pins, pads or stops. Choose a conservative first load and make sure you can leave the position safely.
- For High Row, keep the implement, grip, support and direction shown by the name and, when available, the image. If that setup is unavailable, choose an offered alternative instead of improvising another exercise.
- Keep a neutral spine and stable ribs. Let the shoulder blade reach forward without rounding the loaded low back.
Execution
- Lead the elbow toward the hip or lower ribs, pause without shrugging, then return until the shoulder blade glides forward.
Range, tempo and breathing
- Perform 3 × 10–15 repetitions. Lower for about 2–3 seconds, change direction without bouncing and lift in 1–2 seconds unless the plan sets another tempo.
- Brace before the effort. Exhale through the controlled lifting or shortening phase and inhale during the return without losing position.
Common mistakes and prevention
- Do not turn the row into a torso swing or shrug. Lower the load and keep the sternum and pelvis steady.
Regression and progression
- Reduce the load and, if needed, shorten the pain-free range while keeping the same setup.
- Add repetitions within the target range first, then increase load only if every repetition keeps the same path and reserve.
Stop signals
- Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness, dizziness, chest pain, unusual shortness of breath or loss of control. Swap the exercise if a comfortable, controlled version is not available.
Add to your plan
AnyGear can automatically schedule this exercise when your upper back is recovered.