Exercise guide

Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm

The Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm is a unilateral back exercise that targets the lats while improving side-to-side strength balance. Pulling with one arm increases core engagement and control.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
No
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How to

How to do the Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm

  1. 01

    Sit at the lat pulldown station and secure your thighs under the pads.

  2. 02

    Attach a single handle and grip it with one hand.

  3. 03

    Sit tall with your chest lifted and core braced.

  4. 04

    Pull the handle down toward your upper chest.

  5. 05

    Drive your elbow down and back.

  6. 06

    Squeeze your lat at the bottom of the movement.

  7. 07

    Slowly return the handle to the starting position.

  8. 08

    Complete all reps on one arm before switching sides.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Avoid leaning back excessively.
  • Focus on elbow drive rather than hand movement.
  • Control the return to maintain tension.
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm work?

The Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm primarily targets the Back. Supporting muscles include Abs.

Is the Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm a compound or isolation exercise?

The Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm?

You need the following equipment: Lat Pull Down, Cable Machine.

What difficulty level is the Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm?

The Cable Seated Lat Pull Down Single-Arm is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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