Seated cable rows work best as part of your upper body ... Avoid using too much weight that compromises your form. Try to ...

The bent-over barbell row, dumbbell row and seated row are the most popular variations ... lead to an injury (as form is possibly going out the window at this point) and B) take the focus away ...

For those interested in a stronger back, the row is ideal. Easy to learn, this exercise involves holding onto some form of resistance while pulling the arms from the front of the body toward the back.