Back
Remada unilateral no cabo
A precise horizontal pulling variation to maximize lat recruitment and fix muscular imbalances using cable tension.
How to perform.
Follow the sequence — setup is half the lift.
Position the cable pulley at chest height and attach a single D-handle grip.
Stand facing the machine and grab the handle with one hand using a neutral grip while stepping back to create tension.
Adopt a staggered stance with the leg opposite to your pulling arm forward to provide a stable base.
Pull the handle toward your waist by driving your elbow back while keeping your torso square and stationary.
Squeeze your shoulder blade toward the center of your back at the peak of the movement.
Slowly extend your arm back to the starting position while resisting the weight to maintain control.
Complete the desired repetitions then repeat the process on the opposite side.
Common mistakes.
Fix these first — they cost reps, kilos, and joints.
- Rotating the torso to pull the weight further back
- Using momentum by rocking the upper body
- Allowing the shoulder to shrug upward toward the ear
- Pulling the handle to the chest instead of the hip
Muscles worked.
The primary movers do the work; the stabilizers keep the path honest.