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Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise

Shoulders · Dumbbell

Form cues

  • Hinge forward, back flat
  • Raise arms out to sides
  • Squeeze shoulder blades at top

How to do Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise, step by step

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
  2. 2Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. 3Raise your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows, until they are parallel to the floor.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Main muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell

Sets and reps

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