Dumbbell Rear Delt Row



Muscles

Target
Deltoid, Posterior

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

Dynamic Stabilizers
Biceps Brachii

Stabilizers
Triceps Brachii (supporting arm)

Instructions

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 dorsi becomes involved.

Source: exrx.net