How to Do Single Arm Standing Low Cable Row

Single Arm Standing Low Cable Row 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 Standing Low Cable Row

  1. 01Set the cable pulley to the lowest setting and stand facing the machine in a staggered stance.
  2. 02Grasp the handle with one hand and step back until there is tension on the cable with the arm fully extended.
  3. 03Pull the handle toward the hip while driving the elbow back and keeping the forearm aligned with the cable.
  4. 04Release the handle back toward the pulley under tension without allowing the weight stack to touch.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Single Arm Standing Low Cable Row

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

Stop the torso from twisting toward the cable machine by bracing the obliques and keeping the shoulders square.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Single Arm Standing Low Cable Row questions

What muscles does Single Arm Standing Low Cable Row work?

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

How do you do Single Arm Standing Low Cable Row correctly?

Set the cable pulley to the lowest setting and stand facing the machine in a staggered stance. Grasp the handle with one hand and step back until there is tension on the cable with the arm fully extended. Pull the handle toward the hip while driving the elbow back and keeping the forearm aligned with the cable. Release the handle back toward the pulley under tension without allowing the weight stack to touch.

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

Stop the torso from twisting toward the cable machine by bracing the obliques and keeping the shoulders square.

Is Single Arm Standing Low Cable Row suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Single Arm Standing Low Cable Row?

Single Arm Standing Low Cable Row uses cable.

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