Dumbbell Lying One Arm Deltoid Rear Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Deltoid Posterior
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Shoulders
Primary Muscle
Deltoid Posterior
Secondary Muscles
Infraspinatus, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
One Arm Deltoid Raise

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell Lying One Arm Deltoid Rear

  1. Lie on your side on a flat bench with one dumbbell in your working hand.
  2. Maintain a neutral spine and let your arm hang down towards the floor.
  3. Lift the dumbbell towards the ceiling, focusing on using your shoulder muscles.
  4. Pause briefly at the top before lowering the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Lifting too heavy a weight and losing form.
  • Swinging the arm instead of using controlled movements.
  • Neglecting to keep the shoulder down during the exercise.

Modifications

  • Use a lighter dumbbell to start if you're new to this exercise.
  • Perform the exercise seated for additional support.

Tips

  • Keep your back flat against the bench.
  • Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together for better engagement.
  • Control your movements to avoid using momentum.

Tags

shoulders
dumbbells
strength
deltoids
upper body
exercise

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