Exercise technique

cable one arm straight back high row (kneeling)

The cable one arm straight back high row (kneeling) is an exercise that targets the upper back, performed using a cable machine. It also engages the biceps and shoulders, and is done in a kneeling position to help isolate the upper back muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach a handle to a cable machine at waist height.
  2. Kneel down facing the cable machine and grab the handle with one hand.
  3. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  4. Pull the handle towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement.
  6. Slowly release the handle back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  8. Switch sides and repeat the exercise with the other arm.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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