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Half-kneeling cable row

A compound exercise for the lats, with help from the biceps, rear delts. Equipment: cable machine.

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WorksLatsBicepsRear delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Kneel on one knee facing a pulley set at chest height.
  2. Row the handle to the side of the ribs
  3. Reach forward and let the shoulder blade glide

Muscles worked

Half-kneeling cable row: 3D figure mid-rep with the lats highlighted

Equipment

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