Beginner
Overhand-Grip Rear Lateral Raise
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Overhand-Grip Rear Lateral Raise isolates your rear deltoid. Targeting this muscle helps to strengthen, tone, and stabilize your shoulders and upper body.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Hold a pair of dumbbells and stand with your arms hanging straight down and palms facing back. Slightly bend your knees and torso until your upper body is nearly parallel to the floor. -
Step 2
By keeping a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms up and straight out to the sides of your body until they are parallel to the floor. Pause and then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Overhand-Grip Rear Lateral Raise targets Delts, Shoulders, Traps, Upper Back as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Be sure to keep your back straight and your chest up. Do not arch your lower back during the movement.
- Use your shoulders to start the movement. Don't swing your upper body to help with the lift.
- Always keep your head in line with your spine.
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Beginner
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