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.

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