Cable rear delt row (with rope)
The cable rear delt row with rope is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids. It involves pulling a rope 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 core engaged to maintain stability.
- Avoid using momentum to pull the rope.
- Focus on squeezing the rear delts at the top of the movement.
- Keep your elbows high and out to the sides.
- Use a controlled motion throughout the exercise.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Severe upper back pain
Also known as
Rematore ai Cavi per Deltoidi Posteriori (con Corda), Cable Rear Delt Row, Rear Delt Row with Rope, Cable Shoulder Row, Rematore ai Cavi per Deltoidi Posteriori, Rematore con Corda