Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Rear Delt Row Exercise Guide
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
How to: Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Rear Delt Row
- Sit on the edge of a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- Lean forward slightly, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- With your elbows slightly bent, lift the dumbbells up towards your hips while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 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
Tags
shoulders
strength training
Deltoids
muscle building
exercise
Dumbbell