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Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows

Primary
Middle Back
Secondary
Biceps, Lats, Traps
Equipment
Cable
Level
intermediate

Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows demonstration

Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows, starting position
Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows, starting position
Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows, finishing position
Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1To get into the starting position, first sit down on the machine and place your feet on the front platform or crossbar provided making sure that your knees are slightly bent and not locked.
  2. 2Lean over as you keep the natural alignment of your back and grab the single handle attachment with your left arm using a palms-down grip.
  3. 3With your arm extended pull back until your torso is at a 90-degree angle from your legs. Your back should be slightly arched and your chest should be sticking out. You should be feeling a nice stretch on your lat as you hold the bar in front of you. The right arm can be kept by the waist. This is the starting position of the exercise.
  4. 4Keeping the torso stationary, pull the handles back towards your torso while keeping the arms close to it as you rotate the wrist, so that by the time your hand is by your abdominals it is in a neutral position (palms facing the torso). Breathe out as you perform that movement. At that point you should be squeezing your back muscles hard.
  5. 5Hold that contraction for a second and slowly go back to the original position while breathing in. Tip: Remember to rotate the wrist as you go back to the starting position so that the palms are facing down again.
  6. 6Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then perform the same movement with the right hand.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Middle BackBicepsLatsTraps

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Force
pull
Mechanic
compound
Level
intermediate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows work?

Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows primarily targets the Middle Back. It also works the Biceps, Lats, Traps as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows?

Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows requires Cable.

Is Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows suitable for beginners?

Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.

Alternatives to Seated One-arm Cable Pulley Rows

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.