Focus on Rear Delts with Bent Over Rear Delt Raises

Bent Over Rear Delt Raises

Rep Range

Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16

Hints

Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of you. Bend at the waist, keeping back straight. With a slight bend in the elbows, raise dumbbells laterally, emphasizing the rear deltoids.

Common Mistakes

Avoid rounding the back or using excessive momentum. Ensure movements are deliberate and controlled.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower the dumbbells; exhale as you raise them.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Rear Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Middle Shoulders, Traps, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor

Tertiary Muscles

Front Shoulders