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Smith rear delt row

The Smith Rear Delt Row is an exercise targeting the rear deltoids using a Smith machine. It involves pulling the bar towards the upper chest while maintaining a bent-over position, focusing on the contraction of the rear delts.

How to perform: Smith rear delt row

At a glance

Area
Shoulders
Main muscle
Delts
Equipment
Smith machine
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  • Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  • Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
  • Keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the movement.

What to watch out for

  • shoulder impingement
  • rotator cuff injuries
  • lower back pain

Also known as

Rematore posteriore al multipower, smith machine rear delt row, rear delt row, shoulder exercise, smith machine shoulder exercise

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