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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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