Shoulders · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Rear Deltoid Stretch
The rear deltoid stretch is a bodyweight exercise targeting the deltoid muscles, particularly the rear (posterior) delts. It also stretches the trapezius and rhomboids. This movement is commonly used to improve shoulder flexibility and relieve tension.
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Trapezius and Rhomboids
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Shoulders
How to do Rear Deltoid Stretch, step by step
- Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your right arm across your chest, placing your left hand on your right elbow.
- Gently pull your right arm towards your left shoulder, feeling a stretch in your right shoulder.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.
- Repeat on the other side.
Track Rear Deltoid Stretch in SPLYT
Rear Deltoid Stretch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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