Rear Delt Raise

The Bent-Over Dumbbell Raise targets the back of your shoulders to help balance out your upper body and improve posture. Hinge at the hips, keep a soft bend in your elbows, and lift the dumbbells out to the sides like you're spreading your wings. Lower with control, and feel that burn where it counts!

Instructions

1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
2. Position a bench in front of you.
3. Bend over at the waist with your torso nearly parallel to the floor.
4. Rest your forehead on the bench to maintain stability.
5. With a slight bend in your elbows, raise the dumbbells out to your sides until your arms are parallel to the floor.
6. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position and repeat.

Benefits

• Strengthens the rear deltoids.
• Improves shoulder stability and posture.
• Adds definition to the upper back.

Key Points

• Keep your core tight and back flat throughout the exercise.
• Do not use momentum; maintain a slow, controlled movement.
• Keep your head supported on the bench to reduce strain on the neck.

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and losing form.
• Raising the dumbbells too high, causing shoulder strain.
• Not keeping the head supported on the bench.