Single-Arm High Cable Row
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Lats and Upper back · Teres
- Medium load
- Biceps
- Low load
- Core
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Set a cable handle above head height and face the pulley. Reach forward with one arm, then pull your elbow down and back toward the same-side hip. Keep your torso steady and return slowly to a comfortable overhead reach.
Form cues
- Drive your elbow toward your hip.
- Keep your shoulder down.
- Resist twisting your torso.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.