Single-Arm Machine Seated Row — back compound exercise in the LIFTAG library

Single-Arm Machine Seated Row

Compound · Weight × reps

Allow a small natural shoulder-blade movement, but keep the pelvis and chest square unless the machine is designed for rotation. The single-arm row trains the latissimus, mid-back, biceps, and forearm while each side works independently; it can expose performance differences but does not automatically correct them. Match technique and planned volume, avoid torso momentum, and adjust the seat if the fixed path feels awkward.

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Single-Arm Machine Seated Row.

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HOW TO DO SINGLE-ARM MACHINE SEATED ROW

  1. Adjust the seat and chest pad so one handle is reachable without twisting or rounding, then keep the torso supported and brace.
  2. Pull the handle toward the ribs by driving that elbow back.
  3. Lower the handle slowly to full controlled reach, then repeat before changing sides.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Open Single-Arm Machine Seated Row in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as weight × reps. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.