Dumbbell rear delt raise
The dumbbell rear delt raise is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids. It involves lifting dumbbells out to the sides while bent over, focusing on the posterior part of the shoulder.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weights.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Alzate posteriori con manubri, bent-over lateral raise, reverse fly, rear delt exercises, shoulder exercises, upper body workout