dumbbell rear delt raise
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell rear delt raise
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
Raise your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows, until they are parallel to the floor.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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