Cable One Arm Upright Row

The Cable One Arm Upright Row primarily works the Lateral Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper). It is a cable compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A cable compound pull exercise targeting the Lateral Deltoid.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryLateral Deltoid
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp stirrup on low pulley with overhand grip. Stand with side of arm with stirrup away from pulley machine, arm against front of body. Place other hand on ballet bar or side of pulley column for support. Execution: Pull stirrup to front side of chest with elbow leading. Allow wrist to flex as stirrup is lifted. Lower and repeat. Position body in opposite orientation and continue with other arm. Comments: SeeUpright Row Safety.

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