Target Rear Delts with Half Way Rear Delt Raises

Half Way Rear Delt Raises

Rep Range

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

Hints

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.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Rear Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Middle Shoulders, Traps, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor

Tertiary Muscles

Front Shoulders