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Side to Side Rope Pulley Row

Targets the lats, rhomboids with a controlled row pattern; builds strength, control and mind-muscle connection.

BackIntermediateStrengthRow

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Lats, Rhomboids. Secondary: Biceps, Rear delts, Core
Muscle groupBack
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Row
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 each side
Estimated calories burned~5 kcal

How to do it

  1. Hold a rope attachment on a pulley with both hands.
  2. Row the rope toward one side of the ribs.
  3. Return and row to the other side.
  4. Keep the chest tall and the core braced.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Targets the lats, rhomboids with a controlled row pattern; builds strength, control and mind-muscle connection.

Common mistakes

Shrugging the shoulders or pulling with momentum.

Make it harder

Increase the weight or add a pause at the top.

Make it easier

Reduce the range of motion, load, or reps and go slower.

Breathing

Exhale on the effort, inhale on the return.

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