Rear Delt Raises
This shoulder exercise mainly works your rear shoulders, with help from your middle shoulders, traps and rhomboids. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Rear Delt Raises
Stand straight, holding dumbbells together in front of you. With a slight elbow bend, lift arms out to the sides.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum and ensure a controlled raise. Don't lift weights too high.
Breathing
Inhale at the start; exhale as you lift the weights.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Rear Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Middle Shoulders, Traps, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor
Tertiary Muscles
Front Shoulders
