Smith Rear Delt Row
Description
This exercise is a weightlifting movement that targets the rear deltoid muscles. It is performed using a Smith machine, which provides a stable platform for the lifter to perform the rowing motion.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Smith Rear Delt Row Instructions
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a Smith machine bar with an overhand grip.
- Lean forward slightly, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- Bring the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Smith Rear Delt Row Form & Visual
Smith 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 strengthening the rotator cuff muscles
- Can be performed with a variety of equipment, including dumbbells, barbells, and cables
- Allows for a wide range of motion, which can help improve flexibility in the shoulders and upper back
Smith Rear Delt Row Muscles Worked
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius
- Posterior deltoids
- Erector spinae
- Biceps
Smith Rear Delt Row Variations & Alternatives
- Smith Machine Rear Delt Row
- Seated Rear Delt Row
- Standing Rear Delt Row
- Cable Rear Delt Row
- Dumbbell Rear Delt Row
- Barbell Rear Delt Row
- T-Bar Rear Delt Row
- Resistance Band Rear Delt Row
- Machine Rear Delt Row