Kneeling single-arm cable pulldown

High cable, single handle

Also called half kneeling single arm pulldown

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Half-kneel facing a high cable with one handle in a neutral grip. Pull the elbow down and toward the side, keeping the torso still.

  1. Brace the core, slight forward lean
  2. Elbow down toward the hip
  3. Keep the torso still

Movement

Pattern
Vertical pull
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
One side at a time
Equipment
Cable

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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