Intermediate exercise
Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row
Also called SA Half-Kneeling Lat Pulldown, Single-Arm Half-Kneeling Cable Lat Pulldown
Technique
How to perform Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row
- Attach a single‑handle grip to a high pulley and kneel so your right knee is on the floor beneath your hip while your left foot is planted forward for stability.
- Reach up with your right hand to grasp the handle, arm fully extended and palm facing inward, then engage your core, tuck your ribs, and keep your torso tall - this is your starting position.
- Exhale as you drive your right elbow down and back toward your rib cage, squeezing your shoulder blade toward your spine without leaning or rotating your torso.
- Pause briefly when the handle is beside your upper chest and your elbow is close to your side, feeling full contraction through your lats.
- Inhale as you slowly extend your arm overhead, allowing the handle to rise until your lats are fully stretched while maintaining control and preventing the weight stack from touching.
- Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions, then switch to a left‑knee‑down stance and perform the movement with your left arm.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi.
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