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Exercise Description |
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Main Target Muscles |
Deltoids |
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Secondary Target Muscles |
Shoulders |
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Workout Type |
Strength |
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Gym Gear |
Dumbbells |
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Fitness Level |
Intermediate |
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Compound/Isolated |
Isolation |
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Power Move |
Pull |
Target Muscle: Deltoid
Rear Lateral Raise Overview
Rear lateral raise also known as bent-over lateral raise is an isolated exercise that targets the often forgotten, rear shoulder muscles alongside building as well as strengthening the muscles in your arms.
It's a great way to build more muscles and increase muscle size in your arms and shoulders. It fixes your posture and increases functional strength.
How to Do It
- Stand with your feet at hip-distance while bending your knees a little.
- Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stretch forward your spine, engage your core and bend forward at your hips.
- Position your body so that your torso is parallel to the ground.
- Your arms will be hanging down with a dumbbell in each.
- Activate your shoulder blades while raising the weights to your sides.
- Stop when your elbows reach shoulder height.
- Slowly and steadily, lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Tips on Rear Lateral Raise
- Keep a slight bend in your arms throughout the movement.
- Use weights that let you perform the exercise with proper form and posture.
- Focus on doing more reps for rear deltoids than lifting heavy weights.
- Bend your knees: it helps maintain good posture and prevents hyperextension and injury.
