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Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row

Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row is a beginner compound cable exercise that mainly works your lats, with help from your biceps and upper back.

💪 Lats🏋️ Cable📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row: starting position
Starting position
Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row: end position
End position

How to do the kneeling single-arm high pulley row

  1. Attach a single handle to a high pulley and make your weight selection.
  2. Kneel in front of the cable tower, taking the cable with one hand with your arm extended. This will be your starting position.
  3. Starting with your palm facing forward, pull the weight down to your torso by flexing the elbow and retract the shoulder blade. As you do so, rotate the wrist so that at the completion of the movement, your palm is now facing you.
  4. After a brief pause, return to the starting position.

Muscles worked

Primary: LatsSecondary: BicepsSecondary: Upper back

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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FAQ

What muscles does the kneeling single-arm high pulley row work?

It mainly works your lats; your biceps and upper back assist.

How many sets and reps of kneeling single-arm high pulley row should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the kneeling single-arm high pulley row good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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