Cable Upright Row (with rope attachment)

The Cable Upright Row (with rope attachment) primarily works the Lateral Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper). It is a cable compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A cable compound pull exercise targeting the Lateral Deltoid.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLateral Deltoid
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp each side of rope with overhand grip, just under rope ends. Stand close to pulley. Execution: Pull rope ends to front of shoulders with elbows leading. Allow wrists to flex as stirrups are lifted. Lower and repeat. Comments: SeeUpright Row Safety.

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