Seated Cable Row for Your Back

Let's stop passively accepting physical decline over age 55.

One of my favorites - strong back keeps seniors strong for the long haul.

👈 Check out Lat Pulldowns

👉 Shoulder Lat Raises

This is a great complement to lat pulldowns, pullups or assisted pullups.

This machine allows senior lifters to begin with light weight and build up - plus it's safe. Notice my special emphasis on form - eliminate extra momentum and herky-jerky motions - Craig

Start working out safely

If you are starting out, the first thing is just to get into the gym and get moving. Strength training your back is not easy, but it's possible to develop -- just take your time but get started.

Field Manual - Action Guides and Printable Reminders for the Gym Bag

Download the companion Field Manual For the Seated Cable Row to track your progress, establish good workout form, and print out for your gym session

Click the image above to download and print your Field Guide.

Floor Variation

Here's a great video that shows how you can still do this exercise if you just have a cable machine without a dedicated bench.

Check out The Healthy Habit - see how he uses a bar instead of the grip handles? Plus he emphasizes keeping that core strong. Good, short video.

Great Posture

This video from Fit Father Project illustrates really good form - notice how he leans back less than I do.

Also, notice how he cautions against rolling shoulder forward. Thanks to Dr. Anthony Balduzzi for a really good video.

Who says getting old has to be sedentary. Not us!!

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