{"id":115432,"date":"2026-04-06T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/?p=115432"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:19:39","slug":"30-min-unilateral-back-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-unilateral-back-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week:\u00a030-min unilateral back workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ unilateral back workout&nbsp;\/ 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Gym bench, dumbbells, lat pulldown machine &amp; cable row machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research suggests that our preference for the left or right hand is likely determined before we\u2019re even born.<\/strong> Most of us are naturally stronger and more coordinated on one side, but that doesn\u2019t mean we should neglect the weaker one. <strong>That\u2019s where unilateral training comes in.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Training one side at a time is crucial for correcting muscle imbalances, enhancing core stability, and developing functional strength. It can also help reduce the risk of injury and enhance balance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what you\u2019ll achieve with this <strong>unilateral back workout<\/strong>. The session includes <strong>4 exercises<\/strong>, performed for <strong>8 to 10 reps per side<\/strong>, <strong>3 sets each<\/strong>, with <strong>1 minute of rest between sets and exercises.<\/strong> All combined, this workout should take you around <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single-arm dumbbell row<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single-arm clat pulldown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single-arm seated cable row<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single-arm dumbbell pullover<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s improve your unilateral strength!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo ch standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-114609\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 to 10 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 minute rest between exercises and sets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Gym bench, dumbbells, lat pulldown machine &amp; cable row machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 sets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Single-arm dumbbell row<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>8 to 10 reps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place your left knee and hand on a bench for support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With your right hand, grab a dumbbell and let it hang directly below your shoulder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull the dumbbell toward your hip, keeping your elbow close to your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause and squeeze at the top, then lower it back with control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat 8 to 10 times before switching sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n\n  <iframe \n\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QX6rhYyMf3Q?si=RZzZxxGbPCFTuArU\" \n\n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n\n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n\n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n\n  allowfullscreen \n\n  loading=\"lazy\" \n\n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n\n  <\/iframe> \n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 \u2013 Single-arm lat pulldown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 to 10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit at the lat pulldown machine and secure your thighs under the pads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab the handle with one hand using a neutral or overhand grip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your chest lifted and pull the handle down toward your side, driving your elbow toward your ribcage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause briefly at the bottom, squeezing your back muscles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly return to the starting position with control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat 8 to 10 times before switching sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n\n  <iframe \n\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b3eyEN28k7I?si=eNOPDP80dG7gzKry\" \n\n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n\n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n\n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n\n  allowfullscreen \n\n  loading=\"lazy\" \n\n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n\n  <\/iframe> \n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 \u2013 Single-arm seated cable row<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 to 10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit at a cable row machine and place your feet firmly on the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab the handle with one hand and sit tall with your back straight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull the handle toward your torso, keeping your elbow close to your body and your shoulders square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeeze your back at the end of the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend your arm slowly back to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat 8 to 10 times before switching sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n\n  <iframe \n\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4a4CUvcdxzc?si=u3vI63wlRCXua2sD\" \n\n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n\n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n\n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n\n  allowfullscreen \n\n  loading=\"lazy\" \n\n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n\n  <\/iframe> \n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 \u2013 Single-arm dumbbell pullover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 to 10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lie on a bench holding a dumbbell with one hand, arm extended above your chest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your core engaged and a slight bend in your elbow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly lower the dumbbell back behind your head in a controlled arc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you feel a stretch through your lats, pull the weight back to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain control throughout the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat 8 to 10 times before switching sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n\n  <iframe \n\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HHhom_muzuo?si=MQqCYcCwA-yFi7rP\" \n\n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n\n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n\n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n\n  allowfullscreen \n\n  loading=\"lazy\" \n\n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n\n  <\/iframe> \n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unilateral back workout: completed. Time to choose your next challenge.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-smith-machine-lower-body-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min Smith machine leg workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-emom-upper-body-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min EMOM upper-body workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-arm-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min arm strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-lower-chest-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min lower-chest strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-hiit-push-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min HIIT push workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-hiit-push-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min upper back workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-kettlebell-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min dumbbell upper-body strength<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-kettlebell-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min kettlebell\u00a0strength\u00a0workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/10-min-amrap-cardio-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10-min AMRAP cardio workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-christmas-circuit-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min Christmas circuit workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-rotational-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min rotational workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-upper-chest-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min\u202fupper-chest workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evofitness_switzerland\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"105046\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/evo-ch-blog_en.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram - EVO Fitness Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-105046\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS \/ unilateral back workout&nbsp;\/ 30 minutes Equipment: Gym bench, dumbbells, lat pulldown machine &amp; cable row machine Research&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":115414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"103","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week: 30-min unilateral back workout | %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"Whether you're right or left handed, unilateral training is a must. 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