Posterior Deltoid

Cable Rear Delt Fly

Difficulty: Intermediate

  1. Use a handle attachment or no attachment at all. The cable should be set to the top.
  2. Walk a few steps away with the cable coming from the opposing side of the working arm.
  3. From there, your shoulders should horizontally abduct and adduct, while your elbows stay in a fixed position.

Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly

Difficulty: Intermediate

  1. With dumbbells in either hand, bend your knees with your feet slightly bowed out. Arch your back above your knees, and start with the weights touching in front of your chest.
  2. With bent elbows, raise your arms up to shoulder level, pausing at the at the end of the motion.
  3. Slowly lower your arms back to starting position.

TRX Rear Delt Row

Difficulty: Beginner

  1. Stand facing away from the TRX straps and grab the handles with both hands.
  2. Step away so your body is leaning away from the anchor point.
  3. Flex your elbows and pull your elbows straight back behind your body.
  4. Make sure to keep your elbows flared outward.

Kettlebell Rear Delt Row

Difficulty: Beginner

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, holding the kettlebell with both hands in front of your thighs.
  2. Bend forward at the hips bringing the kettlebell to the floor while you slightly bend your knees, keeping your back straight.
  3. Lift the kettlebell upwards towards your upper chest and then lower the kettlebell- repeat.