Dumbbell Prone Rear Delt Swing Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Deltoid Posterior
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Shoulders
Primary Muscle
Deltoid Posterior
Secondary Muscles
Infraspinatus, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Prone Rear Delt Swing

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell Prone Rear Delt Swing

  1. Lie face down on a bench or the floor with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Extend your arms straight down towards the floor.
  3. Lift the dumbbells out to the side while keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  5. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Common Mistakes

  • Using too much weight which leads to poor form.
  • Hyperextending the back instead of isolating the shoulders.
  • Rushing through repetitions without proper control.

Modifications

  • Perform the exercise without weights if you're a beginner.
  • Use lighter weights to focus on form and control.

Tips

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
  • Move slowly to avoid injury and maximize muscle engagement.
  • Ensure your head is in a neutral position to avoid strain.

Tags

shoulders
strength
deltoids
muscle building
dumbbells
rear delt

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