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Cable One Arm Twisting Seated Row

Expert Advice

Engage your core and rotate from the torso to enhance the involvement of the oblique muscles.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Sit on a bench facing the cable machine with a handle attached at the lowest setting.
  2. Grasp the handle with one hand and sit up straight with your feet braced.
  3. Pull the handle towards your waist while twisting slightly to the side.
  4. Slowly reverse the motion, returning to the starting position.
  5. Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other side.

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Muscles Worked

Cable One Arm Twisting Seated Row primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Shoulders
Shoulders20%
Lats
Lats20%
Traps
Traps20%
Secondary
Biceps
Biceps10%
Forearms
Forearms10%
Abs
Abs10%
Chest
Chest5%
Triceps
Triceps5%
Equipment
Cable
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
20%Shoulders20%Lats20%Traps10%Biceps10%Forearms10%Abs5%Chest5%Triceps

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Cable One Arm Twisting Seated Row work?
Cable One Arm Twisting Seated Row primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms, Abs, Chest, Triceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable One Arm Twisting Seated Row?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable One Arm Twisting Seated Row suitable for beginners?
Cable One Arm Twisting Seated Row is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.