Cable Rear Delt Row
This exercise targets the rear delts and teaches controlled shoulder blade retraction with a cable.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand in front of the cable and set it to chest height with a handle or rope attachment. Hinge slightly at the hips and brace your core.
- 02
Grab the handle with a neutral grip and step back until there is tension in the cable. Keep your chest up and your shoulders down.
- 03
Pull your elbows back and out to chest level, pull your shoulder blades back together, and focus the movement on your rear delts.
- 04
Pause briefly and squeeze at the top without letting your upper traps take over.
- 05
Lower back to the starting position under control and allow your shoulder blades to move slightly forward while maintaining core tension and the same torso angle.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftCable Rear Delt Row is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your elbows clearly out to the sides and your wrists neutral so your rear delts do the work. Avoid swinging your body and keep the movement controlled throughout.
This exercise targets the rear delts and teaches controlled shoulder blade retraction with a cable.
More exercises: Shoulders
§ 05 · Same muscles
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