Basketball Control Side to Side Core Pulley Row
Side-to-side cable row that trains rotational core control useful for basketball movements.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthRotation
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: core & obliques. Secondary: lats, back |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Rotation |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 10-12 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~28 kcal |
How to do it
- Stand side-on to a cable set at mid height.
- Pull the handle across the body in a controlled row while resisting rotation.
- Squeeze the core and lat at the end range.
- Return with control.
- Complete reps then switch sides.
Equipment
- Cable Pulley
- D-Handle
Coaching tips
Benefits
Side-to-side cable row that trains rotational core control useful for basketball movements.
Common mistakes
Avoid excessive hip rotation or using momentum.
Make it harder
Increase weight or slow the tempo.
Make it easier
Reduce the range or weight.
Breathing
Exhale as you pull across, inhale as you return.
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