← All exercises

Cable Standing Row Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Cable Seated Row demonstration

Cable Seated Row
2
Cable Seated Row with V-Bar demonstration

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

Cable Elevated Row
4
Cable Seated on Floor Row with Rope demonstration

Cable Seated on Floor Row with Rope
5
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row demonstration

Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
6
Bent-Over Row demonstration

Bent-Over Row
7
Cable Wide-Grip Rear Pulldown Behind Neck demonstration

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

Trap Bar Bent-Over Row
9
Barbell Pendlay Row demonstration

Barbell Pendlay Row
10
Cable Standing Close-Grip Row demonstration

Cable Standing Close-Grip Row
11
Lever Row (Plate Loaded) demonstration

Lever Row (Plate Loaded)
12
Suspender Inverted Row demonstration

Suspender Inverted 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 Standing Row trains

Primary Latissimus Dorsi Rhomboids Trapezius Middle Fibers

Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Posterior Erector Spinae

Your Best Workout Starts Here

Download Free on the App Store. No account needed. Works offline.

Download on the App Store

@2026. All Right Reserved.