Cable Palm Rotational Row
Description
The cable palm rotational row is a single-arm cable row variation where you start with your palm facing down and rotate to palm-up at the end of the row. The added rotation engages the forearms and shoulder rotators while still building the back. It is a useful variation for hand-eye coordination and forearm development.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Palm Rotational Row Instructions
- Set a cable pulley to chest height. Attach a single D-handle.
- Stand facing the cable. Grip the handle with your right hand, palm facing down.
- Step back so the cable is taut with your arm extended forward.
- Brace your core. Stand tall.
- Row the handle toward your torso by driving your elbow back. As you row, rotate your wrist so your palm ends facing up at the end of the rep.
- Squeeze your back at the peak of the row.
- Slowly extend your arm forward, rotating your wrist back to palm-down by the end.
- Complete reps on one side, then switch.
Cable Palm Rotational Row Form & Visual
Cable Palm Rotational Row Benefits
- Builds the back with added forearm rotation
- Engages the shoulder rotators
- Develops grip and forearm strength
- Trains hand-eye coordination
- Constant cable tension throughout
- Useful unilateral back exercise
Cable Palm Rotational Row Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Trapezius (middle fibers)
- Rhomboids
- Posterior deltoid
- Biceps brachii (heavy with wrist rotation)
- Forearm flexors and supinators
Cable Palm Rotational Row Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Seated Row (no rotation)
- Cable Bent Over Row
- Cable Standing Row
- Single-Arm Standing Cable Row
- Pause Rotational Cable Row
