Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Biceps Brachii, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Single Arm Lat Pulldown
How to: Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown
- Kneel on the floor with a cable machine at shoulder height.
- Grab the handle with one hand, keeping the other hand on your hip.
- Pull the handle down toward your shoulder while engaging your back muscles.
- Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement.
- Slowly return the handle to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to pull the weight down.
- Not maintaining proper posture.
- Lifting too heavy weights.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated if kneeling is uncomfortable.
- Use lighter weights for beginners.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning too much.
- Focus on using the back muscles to pull.
- Breathe out as you pull the cable down.
Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown Alternatives
Tags
Back
Strength
Latissimus Dorsi
Cable
Upper Body
Shoulders