Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise

Category

Shoulders

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Dumbbells

Primary muscles

Posterior Deltoids

Secondary muscles

Trapezius, Rhomboids

How to do it

1. Lie face down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging straight down, and palms facing each other.
2. Raise the dumbbells out to your sides until your arms are parallel to the floor, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows.
3. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

• Keep your neck in a neutral position and avoid straining it during the exercise.
• Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together to maximize the activation of your rear deltoids and upper back muscles.
• Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to reduce joint strain.