Trunk rotates to assist the pull
Body twists; lat loses the isolated stimulus.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗Pull · Upper Body
Kneeling Single-Arm Pulldown
Coaching cues
- Kneel facing the cable; one arm reaches up to the handle
- Depress the scapula first; pull elbow down toward the hip
- Feel the lat fully contract at the bottom; pause
- Return to full extension — resist the cable
Common faults 2
Shoulder shrugs at the top
Scapula elevates instead of depressing to initiate.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗