Seated Rear Lateral Raise
Step by step
How to perform
- Bend forward at your waist until your chest is nearly parallel to the floor, letting your arms hang straight down from your shoulders.
- Keeping your torso stationary, lift the dumbbells to your sides while keeping the elbows slightly bent, continue to lift until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain the slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Seated Rear Lateral Raise is a targeted strength exercise that focuses on building and toning the muscles in the shoulders, specifically the rear deltoids. This exercise is ideal for individuals seeking to improve upper body strength, enhance shoulder stability, and correct postural imbalances. Incorporating Seated Rear Lateral Raises into your workout regimen can lead to better shoulder health, improved athletic performance, and a more balanced and defined upper body appearance.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Avoid swinging the weights or using momentum to lift them. This not only reduces the effectiveness of the exercise but can also lead to injuries. Raise the weights in a slow, controlled manner, and lower them the same way.
Your arms should be slightly bent at the elbows throughout the exercise. This helps to prevent strain on the elbow joint and ensures that the focus remains on the deltoids.
A common mistake is lifting the weights too high, which can put undue stress on the shoulders.
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