Cable Single Arm High Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Single Arm Cable Row
How to: Cable Single Arm High Row
- Set the cable pulley at a low position.
- Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Reach for the handle with one arm, ensuring a neutral grip.
- Pull the handle towards your torso while keeping your elbow close to your body.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Return to the starting position with control and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling with the arm rather than engaging the back.
- Excessive leaning forward or backward.
- Neglecting to engage the core for stability.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to reduce strain on the back.
- Perform the exercise seated for more stability.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum; control the motion while rowing.
- Ensure the elbow follows a natural path during the pull.
Cable Single Arm High Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
rowing
muscle
shoulders