Gym (women) Β· 43 free videos on form, technique and tips, each tagged by level
Reviewer Explains the biomechanics, not just the checklist -- excellent.
Moderator Deeply, specifically about dumbbell row technique and execution -- setup, torso angle, pull path, rep ranges, comparison to the Pendlay row. As on-topic as it gets.
Reviewer The best form-check in this batch - explains exactly what goes wrong and why it matters.
Moderator Entirely, thoroughly about the dumbbell row and its correct execution.
Reviewer Top-tier coaching depth on dumbbell rows - precise and immediately actionable.
Moderator Entirely and specifically about the one-arm dumbbell row - bench setup, stability, grip options for lat vs bicep emphasis, full range of motion.
Reviewer Precise, well-structured coaching that actually explains the full movement pattern.
Moderator Full, structured seated cable row tutorial covering setup, concentric and eccentric phases in detail.
Reviewer Detailed, credible coaching that flags a mistake most beginners wouldn't know to watch for.
Moderator Full, focused tutorial on the seated cable row - handle choice, back position, and a specific common mistake (anterior humeral glide).
Moderator Squarely on topic -- single arm cable row setup, sequencing (retraction before elbow bend), elbow position, and the two most common mistakes (rowing in two disconnected motions, pulling with the hand instead of the shoulder blade).
Reviewer Excellent, specific cues that actually change how the row feels.
Reviewer Correct form and names the two mistakes that ruin this exercise for most people.
Moderator Entirely dedicated to the seated cable row - grip, setup, and execution.
Reviewer Clean, precise coaching cues that actually clarify a commonly-messed-up exercise.
Moderator Entirely and specifically about the dumbbell bent-over row - setup, stance options, grip, and pull path.
Reviewer Good - real faults named, real progression given, not just a form checklist.
Moderator All about the one-arm dumbbell row - three support variations (knee on bench, knee off, no support) plus the faults that ruin it (rounded back, elbow flaring, sagging middle).
Reviewer Really clear demonstration of correct form versus common mistakes.
Moderator Exactly the skill -- a full walkthrough of seated cable row setup and form, directly contrasted against three specific wrong versions (wide elbows turning it into a bicep curl, upper-trap initiation, and swinging with momentum).
Reviewer Solid - real mistakes named and fixed, plus a useful tempo distinction.
Moderator Entirely about the one-arm dumbbell row: three named common mistakes, full setup, then bonus variations (cable row, barbell row) which are still within the row family.
Reviewer Actually teaches you why you'd pick one row variation over another - good depth.
Moderator Squarely about the one-arm dumbbell row across three variations (hand on bench, knee on bench, elevated bench). The pregnancy-specific notes are context, not a detour - they're framed as reasons to pick one row variation over another, so they still serve the row teaching.
Reviewer Spot-on list of what goes wrong and a clean fix: hinge and brace, then row from armpit to hip.
Moderator A coach's breakdown of the dumbbell row: the usual faults (hauling the weight to the chest with the shoulder shrugged, curling it, swinging it, driving the elbow too high) and a cleaner setup with a hinge, a braced flat back and a stepped-back foot, rowing from armpit to hip. Squarely on the dumbbell row.
Reviewer Good core lesson (don't row with your spine) buried in some self-promo.
Moderator Long-form and entirely on the seated cable row - what a row actually is vs rowing through the spine, bracing, full range of motion, and named common mistakes. Even the Arnold-style variant mentioned is still cable row technique.
Reviewer Setup to finish in order, with the neutral-spine rule and the banana-back warning. Easy to follow in the gym.
Moderator A full walkthrough of the seated cable row: grip, foot position and knee bend, setting the shoulders and spine, rowing to the belly button, and how far you can lean forward. Squarely on the cable row.
Reviewer Good technical detail on grip and variation choices.
Moderator Squarely on topic -- seated row setup with a V-grip, grip variation effects on bicep vs lat engagement, and two distinct variations (static vs a stretched version that adds the erectors) tied to different training goals.
Reviewer Correct but brief - good refresher, not a deep lesson.
Moderator Fully about the dumbbell bent-over row.
Reviewer Good hinge setup and a real common-mistake callout - solid teaching.
Moderator This is the two-hand bent-over dumbbell row - a core dumbbell row variant, squarely within 'Dumbbell and cable row'.
Reviewer Good first-timer walkthrough: light weight, no swinging, pull to the stomach, elbows tucked, slow return.
Moderator A beginner's seated cable row: clip the handle on, pick a light weight, bend the knees slightly, brace, then pull to the stomach with the elbows close while squeezing the shoulder blades back and down. Squarely on the cable row.
Reviewer Memorable cue, nails a real mistake.
Moderator Entirely about cable row form, targeting one very common and very visible mistake -- using the torso instead of the elbows. Doesn't cover dumbbell row.
Reviewer Fixes the #1 dumbbell row mistake with a clear cue.
Moderator Full setup-to-execution breakdown of the single-arm dumbbell row -- stance, hips, pull path, stretch at the bottom. Doesn't touch cable row but is thorough on this half.
Reviewer Solid, no-frills instruction that covers the basics well.
Moderator Clear, focused instruction on the dumbbell seated bent-over row from setup through execution.
Reviewer Clear, correct cues but doesn't go beyond the basic pattern.
Moderator Entirely about the one-arm dumbbell row - setup, scapular initiation, elbow stopping point, neutral spine. No filler, no tangents.
Reviewer Correct cues, but pretty thin - covers the essentials and stops there.
Moderator This is a straight-up seated cable row demo. Setup, torso lean, sit bones, shoulder blade initiation, elbow stopping in line with the shoulder, band alternative if no machine. Every cue is about this exact exercise, nothing else creeping in.
Reviewer Specific cues you can apply on your next set.
Moderator Straight cable row form video -- grip, starting lean, tempo, chest and scapula cues. Doesn't cover dumbbell row but is squarely about this half of the skill.
Reviewer Solid basic instruction, though light on troubleshooting depth.
Moderator Clear, focused seated cable row instruction from setup through execution.
Reviewer Decent form demo but light on the reasoning behind the cues.
Moderator Directly about the seated cable row with a do's/don'ts demonstration format.
Reviewer Good form cues, but the split-stance stuff dilutes the row-specific teaching.
Moderator Still a cable row and repeats the same core row cues (shoulder blade first, elbow stays in line, ribs over hips), but a good chunk of the talk time goes to why split stance matters for 'real world carryover' rather than the row mechanics themselves. Docking a bit for that split focus.
Reviewer Straight comparison: cable for steady tension, dumbbell for extra core work. Good for choosing, not for learning the form.
Moderator A side-by-side of the single-arm cable row and the single-arm dumbbell row: how tension, stability and core demand differ, and why both still train the lats and upper back. Squarely about the two exercises, but as a comparison rather than a how-to.
Reviewer Correct but too thin to teach much beyond the basic motion.
Moderator Fully about the seated cable row, though it's a short basic demo.
Reviewer Pull to your belly button, not your chest. Right cue and right reason, but no setup.
Moderator Seated cable row form with one fix: pull toward the belly button with the elbows tucked instead of hauling the handle up to the chest. On topic for the cable row, but it's a single cue rather than a full walkthrough.
Reviewer Good coaching, just for a different row variation than the skill asks about.
Moderator This is a chest-supported iso/T-bar row machine, not the dumbbell or cable row specifically - related back-pulling principles but different equipment/skill.
Reviewer Good setup cues, but I'd want to see the actual pull before calling this a full lesson.
Moderator Title and caption are dead-on: 'Seated Cable Row: Proper Form,' and the caption text is a legit numbered coaching cue (hinge at hips, neutral spine, reach forward, arms extended, shoulders relaxed) - that's textbook seated cable row setup language, not generic hashtag filler. No transcript to confirm the rest of the clip, and at 9.5s this may only be one slide of a multi-step breakdown, but nothing here suggests it drifts off the skill. Docking slightly off max only because I can't verify the full clip covers the pull itself, not just the setup.
Reviewer Solid workout with good variety, though it doesn't go deep on any one row.
Moderator A full cable-machine back workout including a high-anchor cable row, a standing cable row, and a single-arm cable row, with basic setup and form cues for each, framed for a women's audience.
Reviewer Creator's credible but I can't confirm real coaching depth from a caption full of hashtags.
Moderator Title says exactly what this is - 'seated cable row perfect form.' No transcript and the caption is just keyword stuffing (back workout, cable back workout, upper body workout women, etc.) with zero real instructional text, so I can't confirm content beyond the title, but the title alone is unambiguous about the skill. Tibo is a known lifter/creator so I'd expect this to actually be a cable row clip and not clickbait.
Moderator A quick demo of the close-grip cable row: pull the handle into the belly button, squeeze the shoulder blades together for a second, three sets of 10 to 12. On topic, but only a bare outline of the movement.
Reviewer Fine as a reminder (belly button, squeeze, one-second hold), but there's no setup or form check.
Reviewer Short but correct - control and no-jerking cues are exactly what most people get wrong on rows.
Moderator This is a full back-day superset workout, so rows aren't the only thing on the menu, but the intro spends real time specifically on single-arm rows and renegade rows - naming them, explaining the yoga block modification for range of motion, and giving row-specific cueing. Since the whole session is back-focused, rows are a meaningful chunk of the actual training, not a throwaway mention. Not a dedicated row tutorial, so not full marks, but solidly on-topic.
Reviewer Nails the setup cue that most people skip - good, just brief.
Moderator One of six exercises in an upper body circuit (chest/back/shoulders), so rows are a fraction of the content, but the bent-over row gets an explicit, named setup cue in the intro - not just background noise. Fair to call this 'covers it among other things' rather than the core focus.
Reviewer Good rule for a back day: don't stack two close-elbow rows, add a wide-grip one. Nothing on how to do the row.
Moderator About how to program the dumbbell row and the cable row rather than how to perform them: both pull the elbows in and hit the lats, so use one per session and pair it with a wide-grip row for the upper and middle back. On topic for the two exercises, but the technique itself isn't taught.
Reviewer Fine instruction for this specific variation, but not what a beginner rower needs first.
Moderator This teaches the bird-dog row, a stability-focused single-arm row variation, not the basic dumbbell/cable row the skill is asking for.
Moderator A seated dumbbell row variation: sit forward on the bench, lean over the weights, then lean back as you pull with the elbows tucked in. It's a dumbbell row, but the seated rocking version rather than the standard bench-supported one-arm row, and it spends time on where to slot it into a back day.
Reviewer Chest up and elbows tucked are fine, but the lean-back swing turns it into a momentum row. I'd teach it stricter.
Reviewer Detailed, credible coaching for a real and common concern.
Moderator A bent row variation using a band to target the middle traps, aimed specifically at women recovering from diastasis recti or pelvic floor issues. It is real row-form coaching (scapular retraction, avoiding compensation through the lats or spinal muscles), just built for a specific population.
Reviewer Solid face pull technique, just not what this skill is asking for.
Moderator Face pulls target the rear delt with a different pulling pattern than a lat-focused dumbbell/cable row - related family, distinct exercise.