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Cable Low Seated Row Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Cable Standing Row demonstration

Cable Standing Row
2
Cable Seated Row demonstration

Cable Seated Row
3
Cable Seated Row with V-Bar demonstration

Cable Seated Row with V-Bar
4
Cable Elevated Row demonstration

Cable Elevated Row
5
Cable Seated on Floor Row with Rope demonstration

Cable Seated on Floor Row with Rope
6
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row demonstration

Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
7
Bent-Over Row demonstration

Bent-Over Row
8
Cable Wide-Grip Rear Pulldown Behind Neck demonstration

Cable Wide-Grip Rear Pulldown Behind Neck
9
Trap Bar Bent-Over Row demonstration

Trap Bar Bent-Over Row
10
Barbell Pendlay Row demonstration

Barbell Pendlay Row
11
Suspended Row demonstration

Suspended Row
12
Cable Standing Close-Grip Row demonstration

Cable Standing Close-Grip Row

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Cable Low Seated Row trains

Primary Latissimus Dorsi Rhomboids

Secondary Biceps Brachii Erector Spinae Trapezius Middle Fibers

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