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Cable Rear Delt Row (with Rope)

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Trapezius Rhomboids Biceps

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

5.5

Force

pull

Cable Rear Delt Row (with Rope) is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Trapezius and Rhomboids.

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1

Attach a rope handle to a low pulley cable machine.

2

Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

3

Grasp the rope handle with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.

4

Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

5

Keep your elbows slightly bent and pull the rope towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

6

Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.

7

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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