How to Do Single Arm Cable Row Left

Single Arm Cable Row Left is a back exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Single Arm Cable Row Left

  1. 01Sit at the cable row station with the left hand gripping the handle and feet secured on the platforms.
  2. 02Retract the left shoulder blade and pull the handle toward the hip while keeping the spine neutral.
  3. 03Drive the left elbow back until it passes the midline of the torso, squeezing the back muscles.
  4. 04Return the handle to the starting position under tension without allowing the shoulder to collapse forward.
  5. 05Inhale as the arm extends and exhale as the weight is pulled toward the body.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Single Arm Cable Row Left

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

Prevent the torso from rotating toward the machine by driving the opposite foot firmly into the floor during the pull.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Single Arm Cable Row Left questions

What muscles does Single Arm Cable Row Left work?

Single Arm Cable Row Left is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Single Arm Cable Row Left correctly?

Sit at the cable row station with the left hand gripping the handle and feet secured on the platforms. Retract the left shoulder blade and pull the handle toward the hip while keeping the spine neutral. Drive the left elbow back until it passes the midline of the torso, squeezing the back muscles. Return the handle to the starting position under tension without allowing the shoulder to collapse forward. Inhale as the arm extends and exhale as the weight is pulled toward the body.

What is the A90 coach tip for Single Arm Cable Row Left?

Prevent the torso from rotating toward the machine by driving the opposite foot firmly into the floor during the pull.

Is Single Arm Cable Row Left suitable for beginners?

Single Arm Cable Row Left is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Single Arm Cable Row Left?

Single Arm Cable Row Left uses cable.

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