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Cable Incline Single Arm Lat Pulldown

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Incline Single Arm Lat Pulldown.

MediumMiddle back

About this exercise

A unilateral lat pulldown performed with the torso leaning back at an incline, increasing the stretch on the latissimus dorsi and improving the mind-muscle connection. Using a single arm allows for greater range of motion and corrects left-right imbalances.

How to Perform

  • Set an adjustable bench to a slight incline and position it facing the cable lat pulldown machine
  • Attach a single-D handle to the high pulley and select your weight
  • Sit on the incline bench facing away from the machine, leaning back at roughly 30–45 degrees
  • Extend your working arm toward the pulley with a neutral or pronated grip
  • Pull the handle down and toward your hip, leading with the elbow and squeezing the lat
  • Slowly extend your arm back up to the starting position under control
  • Complete all reps on one side before switching arms

Muscle Activation

Primary
Middle back
Secondary
BicepsTrapezius

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Cable Incline Single Arm Lat Pulldown

The Cable Incline Single Arm Lat Pulldown is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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