Cable Isolateral Standing Rear Delt Row

The Cable Isolateral Standing Rear Delt Row primarily works the Posterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Lateral Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Erector Spinae. It is a cable compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A cable compound pull exercise targeting the Posterior Deltoid.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryPosterior Deltoid
SecondaryBrachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Lateral Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand facing twin pulley cables positioned shoulder height. Grasp stirrup cable attachment in each hand. Step back with one foot so arms and shoulders are positioned straight forward with cable taut. Point elbows outward. Execution: Pull stirrups out to sides, keeping elbows at shoulder height until elbows travel slightly behind back. Allow wrists to follow elbows. Keep upper arms horizontal, perpendicular to trunk. Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched forward. Repeat. Comments: The relatively powerfulLatissimus Dorsibecomes involved:

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