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Single Arm Seated Row

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Cable Pulleys or Machine

Starting Position

Seated on a bench, set the pulley so it is slightly above and in front of you.

Procedure

  1. Fully extend one arm out in front of the body (palm facing in).
  2.  
  3. Pull the cable back towards the torso.
  4. Slowly bring the arm forward, returning to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

Coaching Keys

  • Pretend there is a pencil in the middle of your back and you are trying to squeeze it.

You Should Feel it...

In your mid and outer back and biceps.

Exercise Purpose

Improves outer back strength and helps minimizes fatigue when holding ski poles.

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