Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown

Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown

Description

This exercise involves kneeling on a cable machine and using one arm to pull the cable down towards your side, targeting the latissimus dorsi muscle. It is a unilateral exercise that helps to improve upper body strength and stability.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown Instructions

  1. Attach a cable pulley to a high anchor point.
  2. Kneel down in front of the pulley and grab the handle with one hand.
  3. Engage your core and keep your back straight.
  4. Pull the handle down towards your side, keeping your elbow close to your body.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your lat muscle.
  6. Slowly release the handle back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for desired number of reps, then switch to the other arm.

Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown Form & Visual

Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown

Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown Benefits

  • Targets the latissimus dorsi muscle, which is responsible for pulling the arms down and back
  • Improves upper body strength and posture
  • Engages the core muscles for stability and balance
  • Allows for unilateral training, which can help correct muscle imbalances
  • Provides a greater range of motion compared to traditional lat pulldowns

Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked

  • Latissimus dorsi
  • Trapezius
  • Rhomboids
  • Biceps
  • Forearms

Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown Variations & Alternatives

  • Cable Standing One Arm Lat Pulldown
  • Cable Seated One Arm Lat Pulldown
  • Cable One Arm High Row
  • Cable One Arm Low Row
  • Cable One Arm Reverse Fly