Dumbbell lying one arm rear lateral raise
The dumbbell lying one arm rear lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids. It involves lying face down on a bench and lifting a dumbbell to the side with one arm, 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 maintain stability.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Keep a slight bend in your elbow throughout the exercise.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder injuries
- Rotator cuff issues
- Severe back problems
Also known as
Alzate Posteriori con Manubrio su Panca (un braccio), Rear Delt Raise, Single Arm Rear Delt Raise