Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Lat Pulldown
Also known as: Half-Kneeling One-Arm Cable Pulldown, Half-Kneeling One-Arm Lat Pulldown, Half Kneeling Cable 1 Arm Lat Pulldown
Variation of: Single-Arm Lat Pulldown
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Set a single handle on a high pulley and kneel on one knee facing it, the working side's knee down.
- Reach up and grab the handle with your arm fully extended.
- Pull the elbow down toward your hip until your hand is beside your shoulder.
- Let the arm rise slowly until it is straight and the lat is stretched.
Cues
- Keep the hips square and the trunk upright.
- Squeeze the glute of the down knee to stay stable.
Common mistakes
- Leaning sideways to pull the weight.
- Rotating the torso toward the cable.