Cable Rear Delt Row (with rope) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, Brachioradialis, Teres Minor, Deltoid Lateral, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.2
- Alternate Names
- Cable Rear Delt Row with Rope
How to: Cable Rear Delt Row (with rope)
- Stand in front of a cable machine with the rope attachment set at shoulder height.
- Grab the rope with both hands and take a step back to put tension on the cables.
- Pull the rope towards your face, separating the ends of the rope as you engage your rear deltoids.
- Squeeze at the top of the movement and then return to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight causing bad form.
- Not fully extending arms during the movement.
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is uncomfortable.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Control the weight; do not use momentum to pull.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top.
Cable Rear Delt Row (with rope) Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
rear delt
strength
cable
fitness
shoulder health