would this be acceptable to do cable rows as a way to target my delts? I'd obviously pull toward my upper chest area, rather than abdomen area.
I know that "proper" cable rowing form involves pulling more toward your stomach, but would it be sketchy for me to purposely pull up closer to my chest/shoulders to target my rear delts?
I've been unable to find a rear delt exercise that feels good and works for me. I already do enough back exercises on back day (deadlift, chinups, bent over BB rows, T bar rows, etc.) so I could use cable rows to target my rear delts unless it wouldn't be recommended.
advice?
edit: also, if I do this, what grip width is recommended. Should I use the very narrow v-bar attachment?or a wider grip bar.
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07-22-2009, 10:25 AM #1
seated cable rows to target rear delts?
Last edited by HollywoodBody; 07-22-2009 at 10:29 AM.
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07-22-2009, 10:43 AM #8
What sort of rep range and sets do you do? I didn't feel them until I saw somebody on TV doing it in a way I'd never tried; Adjust an incline bench so you can rest your forehead on it and have your upper body parallel to the ground. Bend your knees, tighten your core, and rest your head on the bench. That way you can put all your effort into the reps themselves. I find about 10 reps of this with textbook form helps.
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07-22-2009, 11:33 AM #13
Yes, your head will be supported. Be cautious of how much support you put on your head. I'm an ex-wrestler so I've got years of neck bridges to keep me healthy. Usually I just put enough support on my head to leave a small red mark when I'm done. Go with the feel. The logic behind doing this is to take the work off your supporting core muscles and put the stress on your delts where you want it to be.
I do about 10 reps too, with very strict form. Good luck.
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