Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise Exercise Guide
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
- Lying Rear Delt Raise
How to: Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise
- Lie face down on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging down.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, lift the dumbbells out to the side until they are at shoulder level.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight causing strain on the shoulders.
- Not controlling the weights during the lowering phase.
- Lifting arms higher than shoulder level.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights for better control.
- Perform the exercise seated with back support.
Tips
- Keep your back flat against the bench.
- Avoid using momentum; lift the weights solely using your shoulder muscles.
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
deltoids
muscle building
dumbbell
isolated movements