1-arm seated rows...anygood???.....sry if thats a dumb question

[vanvan22]

I seen a guy doing them.

[crppleman51]

I seen a guy doing them.

like a seated upright row?

[Veeshmack]

i dont see how that would work if you are seated?
if its with a machine, it sounds like it can be dangerous for the back. i honestly dont know, i never dun did it

[crppleman51]

yea and if it is a upright those are hell on your rotator cuffs

[vanvan22]

like a seated upright row?

yeah seated rows on the machine.

[vanvan22]

i found this thru g.o.ogle



http://www.geocities.com/trainingbib...mseatedrow.htm

[Veeshmack]

i found this thru g.o.ogle



http://www.geocities.com/trainingbib...mseatedrow.htm

i wouldnt risk it, mainly because it looks awefully hard to hold any sort of form, and that would be crying for a back injury. personally, i'd pass on it. but we'll wait and see what some other say?

[ultim8-one]

I do them all the time. Never had an injury from it. I go a bit lighter than using DB's and concentrate on pulling with my elbow rather than my entire arm. (hard to explain) However, it seems to work well for me.

[labradarep]

Yes, 1 arm seated rows are useful. Great variation to use within a back workout. You can do a couple of variations. 1) standard row. 2) row with a twist 3) you can perform them standing (place opposite foot forward for balance). 4) Utilize different grips & handles--- rope, D-handle, overhand grip, underhand grip, nuetral grip, etc...

For safety purposes try to keep your entire spine in a nuetral position while performing any back exercises.

Enjoy the Ride!

[vanvan22]

Yes, 1 arm seated rows are useful. Great variation to use within a back workout. You can do a couple of variations. 1) standard row. 2) row with a twist 3) you can perform them standing (place opposite foot forward for balance). 4) Utilize different grips & handles--- rope, D-handle, overhand grip, underhand grip, nuetral grip, etc...

For safety purposes try to keep your entire spine in a nuetral position while performing any back exercises.

Enjoy the Ride!

okay thanks.

[johnrich69]

The only reason that I could see a person doing an excercise, that is clearly meant to be done with both arms, (with just one) is if that person was trying to regain strength in the other side that was maybe injured or was way under developed for some reason. Other wise I'd say that the person probably looks a little silly to all of those around them who know how to do the excersice properly. Hope that this helps. Not a dumb question for someone who is trying to learn how to do the excersices correctly! Have a great weekend.....Johnny

[alikat]

Yeah - I do them in my routine mostly because of an old rotator cuff injury and my one side is weaker than the other (at this point in time). I do almost everything for back and chest with DBs or cables - separate arms anyways - just to ensure I don't overcompensate with the stronger side. It's a work in progress but I can't see doing them on a regular basis forver, only for rehab-type concentration. Just my two cents on this.