Standing Single Arm Pulley Close Row
Close-grip row isolates the lats and lower traps with full range of motion
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At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Lats. Secondary: Rhomboids, Biceps |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Back |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Pull |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 12 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~75 kcal |
How to do it
- with your feet shoulder width apart and next to each other hold a pulley d-handle
- and with one hand pull it towards you
Equipment
- pulley optional
Coaching tips
Benefits
Close-grip row isolates the lats and lower traps with full range of motion
Common mistakes
Flaring elbow outward; rounding lower back
Make it harder
Increase weight; pause at peak contraction
Make it easier
Reduce weight; use two hands
Breathing
Exhale during the pulling motion
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