Standing Rope Rear Delt Row
Also known as: Standing Rope Cable Rear Delt Row
Variation of: Cable Rear Delt Row
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Set a rope on a cable pulley at chest height and stand facing it.
- Take the rope with an overhand grip and step back until the arms are straight and the cable is under tension, knees soft.
- Lift the elbows out to the sides and row the rope toward your upper chest or chin, pulling the ends apart.
- Return slowly until the arms are straight.
Cues
- Stagger your feet if the weight pulls you forward.
- Keep the upper arms level with the shoulders throughout.
Common mistakes
- Rocking the torso back and forth.
- Turning the movement into a biceps curl.