Exercise

Smith Machine Rear Delt Row

Also known as: smith rear delt row, smith machine wide row, smith high row

Smith Machine Rear Delt Row is a compound exercise for the shoulders. Main target: posterior deltoid. Also works: traps, rhomboids and biceps. Equipment: smith machine.

EquipmentSmith machine
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Set the Smith bar at mid-thigh height, hinge forward to about 45 degrees and grab the bar with a wide overhand grip.
  2. Pull the bar toward your upper chest with elbows flared out to the sides.
  3. Squeeze the rear delts at the top of the pull.
  4. Lower the bar under control and repeat.

Similar exercises

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Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
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Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press
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Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
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Alternatives with other equipment

Face Pull
Cable
Posterior deltoid
Anti-Gravity Press
Barbell
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Reverse Flyes
Dumbbell
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Band Rear Delt Row
Bands
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Backward Medicine Ball Throw
Medicine ball
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Reverse Machine Flyes
Machine
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