Cable Kneeling Single Lat Pulldown
Description
The cable kneeling single lat pulldown is a single-arm lat pulldown performed from a half-kneeling position. The half-kneeling stance and single-arm action force strict pulling form and isolate each lat individually. It is a strong choice for correcting lat imbalances and improving the mind-muscle connection.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Kneeling Single Lat Pulldown Instructions
- Set a cable to the highest pulley with a single handle.
- Kneel on one knee facing the cable.
- Grip the handle with the same-side arm as the kneeling leg.
- Extend the arm overhead toward the pulley.
- Brace your core and stand tall through the torso.
- Pull the handle down and toward your shoulder by bending the elbow.
- Squeeze your lat hard at the bottom of the pull.
- Slowly extend the arm overhead to the starting position. Switch sides.
Cable Kneeling Single Lat Pulldown Form & Visual
Cable Kneeling Single Lat Pulldown Benefits
- Strict single-arm lat work
- Corrects lat imbalances
- Improves mind-muscle connection
- Half-kneeling base eliminates body english
- Constant cable tension
- Builds lat width and detail
Cable Kneeling Single Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres major
- Biceps brachii
Cable Kneeling Single Lat Pulldown Variations & Alternatives
- Lat Pulldown
- Single Arm Pulldown
- Pull Up
- Cable Pullover
