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Rear shoulders Exercises

299 exercises targeting the Rear shoulders, with muscle activation, equipment options and instructions for every level.

299
Exercises
44
Equipment Items
3
Difficulties

All Rear shoulders exercises

Seated cable row

Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Seated Chin-Up

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Seated External Rotation on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersSide shouldersTrapezius

Seated Goalpost Arm Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Seated Internal and External Shoulder Rotation

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersFront shouldersSide shoulders

Seated Open Wings

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusSide shouldersMiddle chest

Seated Row with Towel

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Seated Shoulder 90 Degrees Internal Rotation

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersFront shouldersSide shoulders

Seated Shoulder Circle

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersFront shouldersSide shouldersTrapezius

Seated Shoulder Flexor, Depressor and Retractor Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersFront shouldersUpper chestTrapezius

Seated Underhand Arm Circle on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersFront shouldersSide shoulders

Shoulder Backbend Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersFront shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestTrapeziusMiddle back

Shoulder Extension

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersMiddle backTricepsFront shoulders

Shoulder External Rotation

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shoulders

Shoulder Rotation Twist Split Lunge Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersFront shouldersQuadricepsObliquesLower back

Shoulder Stretch Behind the Back

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTricepsTrapeziusMiddle back

Shoulder Transverse Extension

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersMiddle back

Side Plank Rotation with Padded Stool Support

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesRear shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesInner thighs

Side Plank Thread the Needle

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesRear shouldersObliquesTrapeziusFront shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestOuter thighs

Side Step Fly

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersSide shouldersGlutesCoreOuter thighs

Side Step Rear Delt Row

Bodyweight · Medium
Rear shouldersQuadricepsCoreMiddle back

Single Arm Dumbbell Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Sitting Swimmer on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Smith Machine Bent-Over Row

Medium
Rear shouldersBicepsSide shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

How to train your Rear shoulders effectively

Training the Rear shoulders responds to both heavy compound work and high-volume isolation. A balanced session combines a primary compound press, pull or squat pattern with a focused isolation movement that builds shape and detail.

Aim for 10 to 20 hard sets per muscle group per week, split across 1 to 2 sessions. Beginners progress with bodyweight and dumbbells; intermediates benefit most from progressive overload on barbell and cable variants.

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