Barbell Rear Delt Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Rear Delt Row
How to: Barbell Rear Delt Row
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a barbell with an overhand grip.
- Bend your knees slightly and bend forward at the hips until your torso is almost parallel to the ground.
- Let the barbell hang at arm's length below you.
- Pull the barbell towards your upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top.
- Lower the weight back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Overarching the back during the lift.
- Using too much weight and sacrificing form.
- Not engaging the core while performing the exercise.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to start until you feel comfortable with the form.
- Perform the exercise with one arm at a time for better control.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement to avoid injury.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the row.
- Avoid using momentum; control the weight instead.
Barbell Rear Delt Row Alternatives
Tags
rear delt
deltoids
back
strength
shoulders
barbell