Cable Rear Delt Row (parallel bar)
Expert Advice
Focus on pulling with your rear delts and avoid using too much weight, which can lead to using momentum instead of muscle engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Attach parallel bars to the cable machine at about chest height.
- Grasp the bars with your palms facing each other.
- Step back into a staggered stance for stability.
- Pull the bars towards your chest, keeping your elbows high.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Rear Delt Row (parallel bar) primarily targets the Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders100%
Equipment
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Cable Rear Delt Row (parallel bar) work?
Cable Rear Delt Row (parallel bar) primarily targets the Shoulders. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Rear Delt Row (parallel bar)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Rear Delt Row (parallel bar) suitable for beginners?
Cable Rear Delt Row (parallel bar) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
