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Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise
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How to do Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise

Main muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Strength

How to do it

  1. 1

    While holding a dumbbell in each hand, lay with your chest down on a slightly inclined (around 15 degrees when measured from the floor) adjustable bench.

  2. 2

    Position the palms of the hands in a neutral manner (palms facing your torso) as you keep the arms extended with the elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Now raise the arms to the side until your elbows are at shoulder height and your arms are roughly parallel to the floor as you exhale. Tip: Maintain your arms perpendicular to the torso while keeping them extended throughout the movement. Also, keep the contraction at the top for a second.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position as you inhale.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then switch to the other arm.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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