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Standing Single Arm Pulley Row Feet Square

Standing square-stance row builds back strength while requiring core stability to resist rotation

BackIntermediateStrengthPull

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Lats and upper back
Muscle groupBack
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Pull
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 each arm
Estimated calories burned~50 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Stand facing a low pulley with feet square and shoulder-width apart
  2. Step 2: Hold the handle in one hand with your arm extended forward
  3. Step 3: Pull the handle back toward your ribs, keeping your hips facing forward
  4. Step 4: Squeeze your shoulder blade at the end of the row
  5. Step 5: Extend back out with control and repeat, then switch sides

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Standing square-stance row builds back strength while requiring core stability to resist rotation

Common mistakes

Rotating the torso to assist the pull instead of keeping the hips square

Make it harder

Increase the cable weight or slow the return phase

Make it easier

Reduce the cable weight and keep the range of motion shorter

Breathing

Exhale pulling back, inhale extending forward

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