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Single Arm Downward Pulley Row with a Twist

Strengthens the back muscles, improving posture and pulling strength.

BackAdvancedStrengthPull

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: back. Secondary: lats
Muscle groupBack
DifficultyAdvanced
TypeStrength · Pull
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~6 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Single Arm Downward Pulley Row with a Twist.
  2. Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
  3. Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
  4. Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
  5. Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
  7. Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Strengthens the back muscles, improving posture and pulling strength.

Common mistakes

Using momentum to yank the weight instead of pulling with control, or shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears.

Make it harder

Increase the stack weight or slow the eccentric (return) portion of the movement.

Make it easier

Reduce the stack weight and slow the movement down.

Breathing

Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.

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