Half Way 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 Half Way Rear Delt Raises
Begin standing, arms in front of you, bent at about 90 degrees, holding dumbbells. Raise the dumbbells outward to full height, then return to the half-way start position.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum. Ensure the movement is controlled, targeting the rear deltoids.
Breathing
Inhale as you start the movement; exhale as you raise the dumbbells to full height.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Rear Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Middle Shoulders, Traps, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor
Tertiary Muscles
Front Shoulders
