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Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise
Muscles involved
The incline rear lateral raise targets the side and rear delts. It rounds out the shoulders and supports posture.
How to do it
- Lie face down on an inclined bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Extend your arms perpendicular to the floor with your elbows slightly bent.
- Elevate your arms to the sides in an arc until your elbows reach shoulder height.
- Lower in a controlled manner to the starting position, maintaining the contraction of your shoulders and back.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Avoid using torso momentum to elevate the dumbbells; the movement should come from your shoulders. - Keep your elbows slightly bent but fixed during the entire exercise. - Direct your elbows towards the ceiling at the top to emphasize the back of your shoulder.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise mainly works: Shoulders. It also involves: Lateral deltoid, Posterior deltoid, Anterior deltoid, Trapezius lower fibers, Trapezius middle fibers.
What is Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise good for?
The incline rear lateral raise targets the side and rear delts. It rounds out the shoulders and supports posture.
How do you do Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise with proper form?
- Avoid using torso momentum to elevate the dumbbells; the movement should come from your shoulders. - Keep your elbows slightly bent but fixed during the entire exercise.
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