Rear Deltoid Stretch exercise animated demonstration

Animated GIF · Available via API

gif_box

Rear Deltoid Stretch

play_arrow Try via API
Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Trapezius Rhomboids

fitness_center Equipment

Body Weight

Category

flexibility

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

3.1

Force

pull

Rear Deltoid Stretch is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Trapezius and Rhomboids.

list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Extend your right arm across your chest, placing your left hand on your right elbow.

3

Gently pull your right arm towards your left shoulder, feeling a stretch in your right shoulder.

4

Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.

5

Repeat on the other side.

grid_view More Shoulders Exercises

Cable Front Shoulder Raise

Cable Front Shoulder Raise

Delts
Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press

Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press

Delts
Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press V. 2

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press V. 2

Delts
Dumbbell Incline One Arm Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Incline One Arm Lateral Raise

Delts
Cable Seated Shoulder Internal Rotation

Cable Seated Shoulder Internal Rotation

Delts
Cable Alternate Shoulder Press

Cable Alternate Shoulder Press

Delts
code Developer API

Use this data in your app

Access Rear Deltoid Stretch and 1,300+ other exercises via the WorkoutX REST API. GIFs, muscle data, instructions — all in one JSON response.

vpn_key Get Free API Key

Fetch by exercise ID

curl "https://api.workoutxapp.com/v1/exercises/0669" \ -H "X-WorkoutX-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Browse Shoulders exercises

curl "https://api.workoutxapp.com/v1/exercises?bodyPart=shoulders&limit=20" \ -H "X-WorkoutX-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
menu_book View full API docs search Browse all 1,400+ exercises sell View pricing