Trunk rotates toward the cable
Anti-rotation core fails; bilateral symmetry lost.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Single-Arm High Cable Row
Coaching cues
- High pulley; one hand; stand perpendicular to the cable
- Pull the cable diagonally down to the lower rib
- Resist trunk rotation — anti-rotation demand is high
- Control the return; repeat on both sides
Common faults 2
Shoulder shrugs at peak
Upper trap fires instead of mid-back retracting.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗