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barbell rear delt raise

barbell rear delt raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: delts. Equipment: barbell.

barbell rear delt raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
delts
Muscle group
traps
Body part
shoulders
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

traps, rhomboids

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. Raise the barbell out to the sides, keeping your arms straight, until they are parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.