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Incline Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

Rear delts
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Targets: Rear delt

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It's a workout where you can feel the target to the inside of the rear delts rather than the bent over literal race. Make sure to fix your trap muscles before exercising!

How to Incline Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

Starting Position

1. Please adjust the angle of the bench to about 45 degrees.

2. Hold the dumbbells and lower your arms so that they are vertical to the floor.

Proper Form

1. With your elbows slightly bent, slowly lift the dumbbells to shoulder height.

2. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

3. However, do not lower the dumbbells completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you raise your arms, and inhale when you lower them.

Precautions

Please be careful not to lift the dumbbells higher than shoulder height.

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