Cable rear delt row (stirrups)
The cable rear delt row (stirrups) is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids. It involves pulling a cable attachment towards the face while keeping the elbows high and out to the sides, focusing on the contraction of the rear delts.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Avoid using momentum to pull the cable.
- Focus on squeezing the rear delts at the top of the movement.
- Keep your elbows high and out to the sides.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Severe upper back pain
Also known as
Rematore ai cavi per deltoidi posteriori (con maniglie), cable rear delt row, rear delt row, cable row for shoulders, shoulder cable exercises