How to Do Cable Pull In Kneeling

Cable Pull In Kneeling is a back exercise using cable, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Pull In Kneeling

  1. 01Set the cable pulley to shoulder height and drop into a tall kneeling position facing the machine.
  2. 02Grip the handle and extend the arm fully while keeping the hips tucked and glutes engaged.
  3. 03Pull the handle toward the hip by retracting the shoulder blade and driving the elbow back.
  4. 04Rotate the palm from a face-down to a neutral position as the hand nears the ribs.
  5. 05Allow the cable to pull the arm back to the start position while resisting the weight.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Pull In Kneeling

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a vertical torso and avoid leaning the chest forward as the arms pull the cable in.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Pull In Kneeling questions

What muscles does Cable Pull In Kneeling work?

Cable Pull In Kneeling is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Pull In Kneeling correctly?

Set the cable pulley to shoulder height and drop into a tall kneeling position facing the machine. Grip the handle and extend the arm fully while keeping the hips tucked and glutes engaged. Pull the handle toward the hip by retracting the shoulder blade and driving the elbow back. Rotate the palm from a face-down to a neutral position as the hand nears the ribs. Allow the cable to pull the arm back to the start position while resisting the weight.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Pull In Kneeling?

Maintain a vertical torso and avoid leaning the chest forward as the arms pull the cable in.

Is Cable Pull In Kneeling suitable for beginners?

Cable Pull In Kneeling is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Pull In Kneeling?

Cable Pull In Kneeling uses cable.

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