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How to Incorporate Behind the Back Cable Curls into Your Workout Routine
Many people don’t realize the importance of working out the muscles in their back. Strong back muscles are essential for good posture and can help relieve back pain.
Plus, having a well-defined back can make your whole body look better.
One great way to work your back muscles is by doing behind the back cable curls.
This exercise targets your rear deltoids, or shoulder muscles, as well as your upper and middle trapezius muscles.
Read on to learn how to properly do behind the back cable curls and how to incorporate them into your workout routine.
How to Do Behind the Back Cable Curls
To do behind the back cable curls, you will need access to a low pulley machine at a gym or fitness center.
If you don’t have access to a low pulley machine, you can also use a resistance band.
1) Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
2) Grab the handle of the low pulley machine with your right hand and place your left hand on your hip. Keeping your elbow close to your body, curl your right hand up towards your shoulder.
3) Pause for a moment at the top of the curl and then slowly lower your hand back to the starting position.
4) Repeat this exercise 10-12 times before switching to your left arm.
Incorporating Behind the Back Cable Curls into Your Workout Routine
For best results, aim to do 2-3 sets of 10-12 repetitions of behind the back cable curls 2-3 times per week. If you are just starting out, try one set of 10-12 repetitions 2-3 times per week and gradually increase as you get stronger.
Remember to warm up before doing any type of strength training exercise and cool down afterwards by stretching all of the muscles that you worked during your workout.
Conclusion 
Behind the back cable curls are a great way to work your rear deltoids and upper trapezius muscles.
To properly do this exercise, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grab the handle of a low pulley machine with one hand.
Keeping your elbow close to your body, curl the handle up towards your shoulder. Then, pause for a moment at the top of the curl before lowering it back down again.
Repeat this exercise 10-12 times before switching sides.
Aim to do 2-3 sets of 10-12 repetitions 2-3 times per week for best results.