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Cable Single-Arm High Row

Strengthen your back and improve posture! The Cable Single-Arm High Row targets your lats for a sculpted and strong physique.

The Cable Single-Arm High Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps and biceps. You'll need: exercise bench or single handle attachment or cable machine.

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Required Equipment

Cable Machine
Cable Machine
Exercise Bench
Exercise Bench
Single Handle Attachment
Single Handle Attachment

Cable Single-Arm High Row Muscles Worked

Primary

Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)

Secondary

Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Biceps (biceps brachii)

How to do the Cable Single-Arm High Row

  1. Setup:

    • Attach a single handle to the high pulley of the cable machine.

    • Adjust the weight on the machine according to your fitness level.

  2. Positioning:

    • Sit on a bench or a seat facing the cable machine.

    • Place your feet firmly on the ground, shoulder-width apart.

    • Grasp the handle with one hand. Your palm should be facing you.

  3. Body Position:

    • Lean slightly forward from your hips while keeping your back straight.

    • Your other arm can rest on your thigh or the bench for support.

  4. Movement:

    • Pull the handle down towards your torso, bending your elbow and keeping it close to your body.

    • As you pull, rotate your wrist so your palm faces inward (toward your body) at the end of the movement.

    • Focus on squeezing your shoulder blade towards your spine during the pull.

  5. Return:

    • Slowly extend your arm back to the starting position, ensuring you maintain control of the weight.

    • Do not let the weight stack touch down completely at the bottom to keep tension on the muscle.

  6. Repetitions:

    • Perform 10-15 repetitions on one arm before switching to the other arm.

    • Complete 2-3 sets on each arm.

  7. Tips:

    • Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to stabilize your body.

    • Avoid using momentum; the movement should be slow and controlled to maximize effectiveness.

    • Focus on the muscles in your back, especially the lats, throughout the exercise.

Cable Single-Arm High Row FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Single-Arm High Row work?

The Cable Single-Arm High Row mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps and biceps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid and rhomboids.

What equipment do you need for the Cable Single-Arm High Row?

Exercise bench or single handle attachment or cable machine.

Is the Cable Single-Arm High Row a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Cable Single-Arm High Row go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Cable Single-Arm High Row variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Cable Rope-Handle High-Pulley Pull, Cable Incline Single-Arm Lat Pulldown, Cable Seated Lat Focused Row and Cable Single-Arm High-Low Woodchopper.

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