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    Cable Seated One Arm Alternate Row Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Latissimus Dorsi
    Equipment
    Cable
    Body Part
    Back
    Primary Muscle
    Latissimus Dorsi
    Secondary Muscles
    Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Biceps Brachii, Deltoid Posterior
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    5
    Alternate Names
    Single-Arm Cable Row

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Cable Seated One Arm Alternate Row

    1. Sit on a cable machine with your feet planted.
    2. Attach a single handle to the high pulley.
    3. Grab the handle with one hand, keeping your arm extended.
    4. Pull the handle towards your torso, keeping your elbow close to your body.
    5. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
    6. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat before switching sides.

    Common Mistakes

    • Leaning too far forward or backward
    • Not engaging the core
    • Letting the shoulder shrug instead of retracting

    Modifications

    • Use a lighter weight to practice form.
    • Reduce the range of motion if you experience discomfort.

    Tips

    • Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
    • Focus on pulling with your back muscles, not just your arms.
    • Control the movement; avoid jerking or using momentum.

    Cable Seated One Arm Alternate Row Alternatives

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    Cable Seated High Row (V bar)

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    Cable Seated Wide grip Row

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    Cable one arm lat pulldown

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    Tags

    back
    strength
    rowing
    cable
    upper body
    Latissimus Dorsi

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