Single Arm Cable Row

The Single Arm Cable Row primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle), with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

Single-arm cable row with one side providing unilateral loading and increased core demand.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle)
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Pull weight toward torso, squeezing shoulder blades together. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side.

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