Cable Rear Delt Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius Lower Fibers, Deltoid Lateral, Infraspinatus, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Rear Delt Rows
How to: Cable Rear Delt Row
- Attach handles to a low cable pulley and adjust to your desired height.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the handles with your palms facing each other.
- Pull the handles towards your chest while keeping your elbows high and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to pull the weight instead of using muscle strength.
- Pulling the cable too far down or not enough, which can strain the shoulder.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to maintain form if you're struggling.
- Perform the exercise seated for added stability.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you pull the cable.
- Adjust the cable height to ensure proper form.
Cable Rear Delt Row Alternatives
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rear delt
strength
fitness
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