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Barbell Rear Delt Raise
The Barbell Rear Delt Raise is a barbell exercise that targets the rear delts, with the traps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Rear delts
- Also works
- Traps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body part
- Shoulders
Step by step
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip.
- Hinge slightly at the hips with a straight back and core engaged.
- Lift the barbell outward and backward to shoulder height in a controlled motion.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades at the top, then slowly lower the barbell.
- Keep elbows slightly bent and maintain controlled movement.
- Avoid swinging your torso or using momentum.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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