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Seated cable row

Thickens the middle of your back. Rows are easy to recreate almost anywhere.

WorksMid backLatsBiceps
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Closest matchBands

Banded seated row

Sit with legs straight, loop a band around your feet, and pull your elbows back while squeezing your shoulder blades.

Gear you'll need
Tube bands + door anchor
Turns a door into a cable station
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Beginner friendlyDumbbells

Chest-supported dumbbell row

Lie chest-down on an incline bench and row both dumbbells toward your hips.

Gear you'll need
Adjustable bench
Flat and incline in one
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No equipmentBodyweight

Inverted row

Hang under a sturdy, fixed bar or table edge and pull your chest up to it. Test that it holds your weight first.

Gear you'll need
Nothing extra
Free
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General fitness information, not medical advice. If you're new to an exercise or have an injury, check your form with a qualified trainer.