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cable kneeling rear delt row
cable kneeling rear delt row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Attach a rope handle to a low cable pulley and kneel down facing the machine.
Step 2. Grasp the rope with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and extend your arms fully in front of you.
Step 3. Keeping your back straight and core engaged, pull the rope towards your body by retracting your shoulder blades.
Step 4. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement and hold for a brief pause.
Step 5. Slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
trapeziusrhomboidsbiceps
Primary body parts
shoulders
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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