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Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Lat Pulldown

In a half-kneeling stance, pull a single handle to the ribs to train each lat independently.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Lats
Equipment
Cable
Movement
Pull

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the lats, for when the cable is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Lat Pulldown work?
The Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Lat Pulldown mainly works the lats.
What equipment do you need for the Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Lat Pulldown?
A cable.
How many sets and reps of the Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Lat Pulldown?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Lat Pulldown?
Archer Pull-Up, Barbell Bent-Over Row, Barbell Rack Chin and Barbell Underhand Bent-Over Row work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Lat Pulldown to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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