Exercise technique

cable kneeling rear delt row (with rope) (male)

The cable kneeling rear delt row (with rope) targets the rear deltoids and upper back muscles, requiring the user to kneel and pull a rope attachment toward their body while maintaining a strong core and stable posture.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach a rope handle to a low cable pulley and kneel down facing the machine.
  2. Grasp the rope with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and extend your arms fully in front of you.
  3. Keeping your back straight and core engaged, pull the rope towards your body by retracting your shoulder blades.
  4. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement and hold for a brief pause.
  5. Slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Trapezius, Rhomboids, Biceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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