Lying Rear Delt Raise

An exercise targeting the rear deltoids, performed while lying face down on a bench.

Instructions

• Start by lying face down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended towards the floor.
• Maintain a slight bend in your elbows and ensure your arms are perpendicular to your body.
• Raise the weights out to the side until your elbows are at shoulder height.
• Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
• Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using too much weight which can lead to improper form.
• Not squeezing the shoulder blades together at the top.
• Lifting the dumbbells too high, causing unnecessary strain on other muscles.
• Allowing momentum to control the movement instead of the muscle.

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