Barbell Incline Rear Delt Row
Expert Advice
Focus on pulling with your rear delts and traps, not just your arms, and avoid shrugging your shoulders up to your ears.
How-to-do Steps
- Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and lie chest-down with a barbell in front of you.
- Grip the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing down) slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Row the barbell towards your upper abdomen, retracting your shoulder blades as you lift.
- Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Barbell Incline Rear Delt Row primarily targets the Traps, with Strength mechanics using Barbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Traps100%
Equipment
Barbell
Special Bench
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner2 x 10-12
Intermediate3 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Barbell Incline Rear Delt Row work?
Barbell Incline Rear Delt Row primarily targets the Traps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Barbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Barbell Incline Rear Delt Row?
For beginners, start with 2 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Barbell Incline Rear Delt Row suitable for beginners?
Barbell Incline Rear Delt Row is rated as an advanced exercise and is best suited for experienced lifters. Beginners should build foundational strength with simpler movements first before attempting this exercise.
