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Bent-over rear delt raise

beginnerdumbbells
Bent-over rear delt raise: start of the movement
1 · start
Bent-over rear delt raise: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: shoulders, back

Correct technique

  1. 1Hinge forward with a straight back, dumbbells hanging below your chest.
  2. 2Elbows slightly bent.
  3. 3Open your arms out to the sides, shoulder blades together.
  4. 4Lower slowly.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Straightening the torso.
  • ✕Too much weight.

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