How to Do Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

  1. 01Hinge at the hips with a flat back until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor, holding dumbbells with a neutral grip.
  2. 02Pull the dumbbells out and up toward the ceiling while keeping a slight bend in the elbows.
  3. 03Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position without letting the shoulders protract forward.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the pinky fingers high during the pull to maximize the contraction of the posterior deltoid.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Rear Delt Row work?

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Rear Delt Row correctly?

Hinge at the hips with a flat back until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor, holding dumbbells with a neutral grip. Pull the dumbbells out and up toward the ceiling while keeping a slight bend in the elbows. Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position without letting the shoulders protract forward.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Rear Delt Row?

Keep the pinky fingers high during the pull to maximize the contraction of the posterior deltoid.

Is Dumbbell Rear Delt Row suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Rear Delt Row?

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row uses dumbbell.

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