Exercise library
Back
Cable Rear Delt Row
- Primary muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal pull
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Set the pulley to chest height and grip a rope with both hands, stepping back for tension. Pull the rope toward your face with elbows high and wide, squeezing your upper back, then return under control.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the back — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Cable Face PullCableHorizontal pull
- Cable ShrugCableHorizontal pull
- Seated Cable RowCableHorizontal pull
- Single-Arm Cable RowCableHorizontal pull
- Standing Cable RowCableHorizontal pull
- Wide-Grip Seated Cable RowCableHorizontal pull
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the back: