Cable Standing Rear Delt Horizontal Row (with rope) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Rear Delt Row
How to: Cable Standing Rear Delt Horizontal Row (with rope)
- Attach a rope to a low cable pulley.
- Stand facing the cable machine, and grasp the rope with both hands.
- Pull the rope back towards your face, keeping your elbows high and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause briefly at the end of the movement before returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping the back straight during the row.
- Pulling with the arms instead of the shoulders and upper back.
- Using too heavy weights leading to poor form.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise while seated to enhance stability.
Tips
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed and away from your ears.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
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Tags
shoulders
strength
cable
rear deltoid
upper body
posture