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Dumbbell lying on floor rear delt raise

The dumbbell lying on floor rear delt raise is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids. Lying face down on the floor, you lift dumbbells to the side, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.

How to perform: Dumbbell lying on floor rear delt raise

At a glance

Area
Shoulders
Main muscle
Delts
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your core engaged to avoid arching your back.
  • Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  • Use a controlled motion to avoid swinging the weights.

What to watch out for

  • Shoulder impingement
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Severe lower back pain

Also known as

Alzate posteriori con manubri da sdraiati a terra, rear delt raise, shoulder exercise, deltoid exercise

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