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    Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Rear Delt Row Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Deltoid Posterior
    Equipment
    Dumbbell
    Body Part
    Shoulders
    Primary Muscle
    Deltoid Posterior
    Secondary Muscles
    Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, Teres Minor, Deltoid Lateral, Trapezius Middle Fibers
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    5
    Alternate Names
    Seated Bent Over Dumbbell Row

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Rear Delt Row

    1. Sit on the edge of a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
    2. Lean forward slightly, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
    3. With your elbows slightly bent, lift the dumbbells up towards your hips while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
    4. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
    5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Common Mistakes

    • Rounded back during the movement
    • Using momentum instead of muscle strength to lift the weight
    • Failing to control the weight on the way down

    Modifications

    • Use lighter weights to reduce strain.
    • Perform the exercise seated on a bench for additional support.

    Tips

    • Keep your back straight and hinge at the hips.
    • Avoid lifting weights that are too heavy to maintain proper form.
    • Engage your core to stabilize your body during the motion.

    Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Rear Delt Row Alternatives

    Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

    Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Dumbbell Rear Fly

    Dumbbell Rear Fly

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Dumbbell Bent Over Alternate Rear Delt Fly

    Dumbbell Bent Over Alternate Rear Delt Fly

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Tags

    shoulders
    strength training
    Deltoids
    muscle building
    exercise
    Dumbbell

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