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Side Step Rear Delt Row

Expert Advice

Keep your back flat and core engaged throughout the exercise to protect your spine and improve stability.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Step to the side with your left foot and simultaneously perform a rear delt row by pulling your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  3. Step back to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
  4. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Side Step Rear Delt Row primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Shoulders, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Quads
Quads20%
Hamstrings
Hamstrings20%
Calves
Calves20%
Glutes
Glutes20%
Shoulders
Shoulders20%
Equipment
Body Weight
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
20%Quads20%Hamstrings20%Calves20%Glutes20%Shoulders

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Side Step Rear Delt Row work?
Side Step Rear Delt Row primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Shoulders. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Side Step Rear Delt Row?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Side Step Rear Delt Row suitable for beginners?
Side Step Rear Delt Row is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.