Single Arm Row (TRX / Suspension Trainer)
A unilateral back exercise using one TRX handle to perform a rowing motion, building asymmetrical strength and core stability through anti-rotation demands.
Instructions
- Face the anchor point with legs staggered for stability
- Hold one TRX handle with one arm extended
- Lean back creating tension and body alignment
- Pull your body forward using your lat and back muscles
- Drive your elbow back and rotate your torso slightly
- Return to the starting position with control
- Complete prescribed reps on one side, then switch and repeat
Tips
- The unilateral load creates rotational demands on your core
- Maintain a rigid core to prevent excessive rotation toward the pulling arm
- Focus on lat and back activation over arm strength
- The more you lean back, the more challenging the exercise becomes
- Keep constant tension in the TRX strap throughout the movement
- This exercise builds anti-rotation core strength
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 9 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 13 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 16 reps |
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