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How to do Cable Standing Rear Delt Row (With Rope)

The cable standing rear delt row (with rope) targets the rear deltoids and upper back muscles using a cable machine and rope attachment. It requires proper form to effectively engage the shoulders and upper back while maintaining core stability.

Cable Standing Rear Delt Row (With Rope) demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Trapezius, Rhomboids and Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Shoulders

How to do Cable Standing Rear Delt Row (With Rope), step by step

  1. Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold the cable attachment with both hands, palms facing each other, and step back to create tension in the cable.
  3. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  4. Pull the cable towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the cable back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Standing Rear Delt Row (With Rope) works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your trapezius, rhomboids and biceps.

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