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Band Rear Delt Row

Anchor a band at chest height and row wide with high elbows to load the rear delts.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Rear delts, Upper back
Movement
Pull

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the rear delts, for when the resistance band is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Band Rear Delt Row work?
The Band Rear Delt Row mainly works the rear delts and upper back.
What equipment do you need for the Band Rear Delt Row?
A resistance band.
How many sets and reps of the Band Rear Delt Row?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Band Rear Delt Row?
Cable Face Pull, Cable Rear Delt Fly, Cable Rope Face Pull and Cable Y-Raise work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Band Rear Delt Row to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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