Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

The Dumbbell Rear Delt Row primarily works the Posterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Lateral Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Iliopsoas, Quadratus Lumborum, Triceps (Long Head). It is a dumbbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A dumbbell compound pull exercise targeting the Posterior Deltoid.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryPosterior Deltoid
SecondaryBrachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Lateral Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Kneel over side of bench with arm and leg to side. Grasp dumbbell. Execution: Pull dumbbell up out to side with upper arm perpendicular to trunk until upper arm is just beyond horizontal. Lower and repeat. Comments: If upper arm travels closer than perpendicular to trunk,latissimus dorsibecomes involved. Elbow should be raised directly lateral to shoulder. Positioning torso at 45° is not sufficient angle to target rear deltoids. Keep torso bent over approximately horizontal. Seeside viewof Dumbbell Rear Delt Row. Much lighter resistance is required asDumbbell Bent-over Row.

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