Barbell Rear Delt Row



Muscles

Target
Deltoid, Posterior

Synergists
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Deltoid, Lateral
Trapezius, Middle
Trapezius, Lower
Rhomboids
Brachialis
Brachioradialis

Dynamic Stabilizers
Biceps Brachii

Stabilizers
Erector Spinae
Hamstrings
Gluteus Maximus
Adductor Magnus

Instructions

Preparation
Bend knees slightly and bend over bar with back straight. Grasp bar with a wide overhand grip.

Execution
Keeping upper arm perpendicular to torso, pull barbell up toward neck until upper arms are just beyond parallel to floor. Return and repeat.

Comments
If upper arm travels closer than perpendicular to trunk, latissimus dorsi becomes involved.

Source: exrx.net