Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise
Step by step
How to perform
- Lean forward slightly from the waist and let your arms hang down in front of you, with the palms of your hands facing each other.
- Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, raise the dumbbells out to the sides and up until they are level with your shoulders.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat this process for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain good form throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the rear deltoids, helping to improve shoulder stability and upper body strength. This exercise is ideal for athletes, bodybuilders, or anyone seeking to enhance their overall physical fitness and muscular definition. Individuals may wish to incorporate this exercise into their routine for its benefits in promoting better posture, enhancing athletic performance, and aiding in daily functional movements.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Avoid the temptation to use momentum to lift the weights. Instead, focus on slow and controlled movements. Lift the dumbbells to shoulder height, pause for a moment, and then slowly lower them back down. This will ensure you're fully engaging your muscles and not just swinging the weights around.
Using weights that are too heavy is a common mistake. If the weights are too heavy, you may end up using your back or other muscles to lift them, which can lead to injury. Choose a weight that allows you to complete the exercise with proper form.
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