Dumbbell Rear Delt Row
Dumbbell Rear Delt Row Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
- Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your head up.
- Extend your arms straight down towards the floor, palms facing each other.
- Engage your shoulder blades and pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Dumbbell Rear Delt Row Form & Visual
Dumbbell Rear Delt Row Benefits
- Targets the rear deltoid muscles, which are often neglected in traditional back exercises
- Improves posture by strengthening the upper back muscles
- Helps prevent shoulder injuries by improving shoulder stability
- Can be done with a variety of equipment, including dumbbells, resistance bands, and cable machines
- Allows for a full range of motion, which can increase muscle activation and growth
Dumbbell Rear Delt Row Muscles Worked
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius
- Posterior deltoid
- Erector spinae
- Latissimus dorsi
Dumbbell Rear Delt Row Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly
- Cable Rear Delt Fly
- Seated Rear Delt Raise
- Bent Over Rear Delt Raise
- Face Pulls