Cable one arm twisting seated row

Perform the cable one arm twisting seated row to target your back and improve upper body strength.

  1. Adjust the cable machine to a low position and attach a single handle.
  2. Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the floor and grasp the handle with one hand.
  3. Pull the handle towards your torso while twisting your upper body to the side.
  4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform the Cable one arm twisting seated row

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Cable one arm twisting seated row using your cable.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your forearms.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your forearms rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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