Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise

Description

This exercise involves lying face down on an incline bench while holding dumbbells and lifting them out to the sides, targeting the rear deltoid muscles. It is a great exercise for building shoulder strength and improving posture.

Equipment Required

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise Instructions

  1. Start by lying face down on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Extend your arms straight down towards the floor with your palms facing each other.
  3. Slowly raise your arms out to the sides, keeping your elbows slightly bent, until they are parallel with your shoulders.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise Form & Visual

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise Benefits

  • Targets the rear deltoids, which are often neglected in traditional shoulder exercises
  • Improves shoulder stability and posture
  • Increases shoulder mobility and range of motion
  • Can help prevent shoulder injuries
  • Can be easily modified for different fitness levels by adjusting the weight of the dumbbells

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise Muscles Worked

  • Rear Deltoids
  • Trapezius
  • Rhomboids
  • Rotator Cuff

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise Variations & Alternatives

  • Dumbbell Incline Front Lateral Raise
  • Dumbbell Incline Reverse Fly
  • Dumbbell Incline Rear Delt Raise
  • Dumbbell Incline Bent-Over Lateral Raise
  • Dumbbell Incline Y-Raise