Dumbbell Lying One Arm Rear Lateral Raise Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Deltoid Posterior
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Shoulders
Primary Muscle
Deltoid Posterior
Secondary Muscles
Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Deltoid Lateral, Trapezius Middle Fibers
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
Single Arm Dumbbell Reverse Fly

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell Lying One Arm Rear Lateral Raise

  1. Lie on a flat bench with your chest supported and your arm holding a dumbbell hanging down.
  2. Keep your legs on the ground and form a stable base.
  3. With a slight bend in your elbow, raise the dumbbell straight out to your side until your arm is parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause briefly at the top of the movement and squeeze the shoulder blade together.
  5. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Lifting too heavy weights.
  • Not controlling the descent of the dumbbell.
  • Overextending the shoulder joint.

Modifications

  • Use a lighter weight if you are starting out.
  • Perform the exercise seated for better stability.

Tips

  • Keep your back supported and straight to avoid strain.
  • Engage your core throughout the movement.
  • Avoid swinging the weight; control the motion.

Tags

shoulders
deltoids
strength
dumbbell
rear deltoid
isolation exercise

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