Single-Arm High Cable Row

A compound cable exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Cable
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoRhomboids, Posterior deltoid, Biceps brachii

Setup

The high angle emphasizes the upper lats and allows a big stretch under load.

How to do it well

  • Set the pulley high and grip a single handle
  • Pull down and back toward the hip
  • Let the shoulder blade travel fully

Common mistakes

  • Twisting the whole body
  • Cutting the stretch short at the top

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.