Rear Delt Row_shoulder
Step by step
How to perform
- Bend slightly at your knees and hinge at the waist so your torso is almost parallel to the floor, keeping your back straight.
- Extend your arms so that they hang directly below your shoulders with the weights slightly off the floor.
- Slowly lift the weights to your sides while keeping your arms slightly bent, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Lower the weights back down to the starting position in a controlled manner, ensuring not to let gravity do the work for you, and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Rear Delt Row is a highly effective shoulder exercise that targets the posterior deltoids, enhancing shoulder stability and improving upper body strength. It's an excellent workout for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals who want to improve their posture or recover from a shoulder injury. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can help develop better shoulder definition, improve functional strength for daily activities, and promote balanced muscle development to prevent future injuries.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Avoid jerky or rapid movements. This exercise should be performed in a slow, controlled manner. Pull the weights up towards your chest, ensuring your elbows are higher than your back and then lower them slowly. Quick, uncontrolled movements can lead to muscle strain.
Keep your elbows close to your body as you pull the weights up. If your elbows are too far away from your body, you may strain your shoulder muscles.
Start with lighter weights and gradually increase as your strength improves. Lifting weights that are too heavy can lead to poor form and potential injury.
While the rear delt row is primarily a shoulder
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