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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

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip.
  2. Hinge slightly at the hips with a straight back and core engaged.
  3. Lift the barbell outward and backward to shoulder height in a controlled motion.
  4. Squeeze your shoulder blades at the top, then slowly lower the barbell.
  5. Keep elbows slightly bent and maintain controlled movement.
  6. Avoid swinging your torso or using momentum.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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