Cable standing rear delt row (with rope)
The cable standing rear delt row with rope is an exercise targeting the rear deltoids. It involves pulling a rope attachment towards the face while standing, focusing on the posterior shoulder muscles.

At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Pull the rope towards your face, keeping elbows high.
- Avoid using momentum; focus on muscle contraction.
- Control the movement on the way back to the starting position.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Rematore ai cavi in piedi per deltoidi posteriori (con corda), cable standing rear delt row, rear delt row with rope, shoulder cable exercises, deltoid cable row