Barbell Rear Delt Row
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Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Bent barbell row, rear barbell row, bent over barbell rear delt row
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Equipment: Barbell
- Muscles Targeted: Shoulders
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 3-4 with 8-10 reps each
- Variations: None
- Alternative: Reverse fly with rotation, seated lateral raise with cable, bent over dumbbell rear delt raise
The barbell rear delt row is performed by bending more at your waist than the traditional version so that your torso is parallel to the floor and the elbows flare out to the side. As implied by the name, it targets your rear deltoids and helps strengthen your shoulders.
Barbell Rear Delt Row Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Bent barbell row, rear barbell row, bent over barbell rear delt row
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Equipment: Barbell
- Muscles Targeted: Shoulders
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 3-4 with 8-10 reps each
- Variations: None
- Alternative: Reverse fly with rotation, seated lateral raise with cable, bent over dumbbell rear delt raise
How to do Barbell Rear Delt Row
Hold the bar in a wider-than-shoulder-width, overhand grip with the weights ranging from 70-100 lbs. Make sure to work your rear delt muscles and not your back, when lifting the weights.
Bent Barbell Rear Delt Row Tips
- Avoid using your biceps to lift the barbell towards your chest.
- If your lower back becomes rounded because of tight hamstrings, bend your knees more to position your torso parallel to the floor.
Alternative Exercises
- Reverse Fly with Rotation
- Seated Lateral Raise with Cable
- Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise