Shoulders

Rear Lateral Raise

A great isolation exercise to strengthen the rear deltoids and improve posture.

Rear lateral raises are ideal for isolating the posterior deltoids, improving shoulder stability, and enhancing posture.

How to do Tips

Body Part: Shoulders
Level: Beginner
Muscles: Rear Delts
Modality: Isolation
Direction: Pull
Equipment: Dumbbells
Goal: Hypertrophy
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Endurance

How to do:

1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and bend forward at the hips until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. 2. Keep your arms slightly bent and hang them directly below your shoulders. 3. Lift the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until your arms are parallel to the floor. 4. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position. 5. Repeat for 10-15 reps. 6. Perform 3-4 sets.

Tips:

- Keep your back straight throughout the movement. - Avoid using momentum; keep the motion controlled. - Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades at the top. - Use light weights to ensure proper form.

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