One-Arm Low Cable Seated Row
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exercise_detail.description
The Single Arm Low Cable Seated Row is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and biceps. It involves pulling a cable handle towards your torso while seated, focusing on unilateral muscle engagement and improving muscular balance.
exercise_detail.how_to_perform
- Sit on the cable row machine with your feet firmly placed on the foot platform and knees slightly bent.
- Grasp the handle with one hand using a neutral grip, keeping your arm fully extended.
- Engage your core and maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
- Pull the handle towards your waist by retracting your shoulder blade and bending your elbow.
- Pause briefly when the handle reaches your torso, ensuring maximum contraction in the back muscles.
- Slowly extend your arm back to the starting position, maintaining control over the weight.
- Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other arm.
exercise_detail.what_muscles_work
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exercise_detail.tips
- Keep your chest up and shoulders down to avoid unnecessary strain on the neck.
- Focus on pulling with your back muscles rather than just your arm to maximize engagement.
- Avoid leaning too far back or using momentum; keep movements controlled and deliberate.
- Ensure a full range of motion by fully extending and contracting the arm during each repetition.
- Start with a lighter weight to master form before progressing to heavier loads.
- Breathe out as you pull the handle towards you and inhale as you return to the starting position.