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barbell rear delt row
barbell rear delt row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
Step 2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
Step 4. Pull the barbell towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
trapeziusrhomboidsbiceps
Primary body parts
shoulders
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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