cable one arm bent over row

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with cable.

cable one arm bent over row demonstration
cable one arm bent over row β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do cable one arm bent over row

  1. Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

  3. Grasp the cable handle with one hand, palm facing inward, and extend your arm fully.

  4. Pull the cable handle towards your body, keeping your elbow close to your side, until your hand reaches your lower chest.

  5. Pause for a moment, then slowly extend your arm back to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsForearms

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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