Exercise

Shotgun Row

Also known as: single arm cable row, supinating cable row, shotgun cable row

Shotgun Row — position 1Shotgun Row — position 2

Shotgun Row is a compound exercise for the lats. Main target: lower lats. Also works: biceps short head and middle back. Equipment: cable.

EquipmentCable
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Attach a single handle to a low cable.
  2. After selecting the correct weight, stand a couple feet back with a wide-split stance. Your arm should be extended and your shoulder forward. This will be your starting position.
  3. Perform the movement by retracting the shoulder and flexing the elbow. As you pull, supinate the wrist, turning the palm upward as you go.
  4. After a brief pause, return to the starting position.

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Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row
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One Arm Lat Pulldown
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Underhand Cable Pulldowns
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V-Bar Pulldown
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Alternatives with other equipment

Gironda Sternum Chins
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Leverage Iso Row
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London Bridges
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Reverse-Grip Incline Dumbbell Row
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Bent Over Barbell Row
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Band Assisted Pull-Up
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