Half-kneeling cable row
A compound exercise for the lats, with help from the biceps, rear delts. Equipment: cable machine.
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How to do it
- Setup: Kneel on one knee facing a pulley set at chest height.
- Row the handle to the side of the ribs
- Reach forward and let the shoulder blade glide
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