Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Barbell Rear Delt Raise.
A bent-over lateral raise performed with a barbell, targeting the posterior deltoid and upper-back muscles. The movement is similar to a bent-over reverse fly but uses a barbell, which constrains the path and shifts emphasis to both rear delts simultaneously.
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The Barbell Rear Delt Raise is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.