Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise

Expert Advice

Keep a slight bend in your elbows and raise the weights no higher than shoulder level to maintain tension on the rear delts.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back flat.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing in.
Raise the dumbbells out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in the elbows.
Pause at the top of the movement, then lower the weights slowly back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Primary

Shoulders60%

Secondary

Biceps15%

Forearms15%

Traps10%

Equipment

Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength