How to do the Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise
Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Trapezius and Rhomboids.
Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise demonstration · © GymiaFit
Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Trapezius, Rhomboids
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise step by step
- 1Lie face down on the floor with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
- 2Extend your arms straight out in front of you, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- 3Engaging your shoulder muscles, lift your arms up and out to the sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise — questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise work?
The Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise primarily targets the Delts. It also recruits the Trapezius, Rhomboids as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise?
You need dumbbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Lying On Floor Rear Delt Raise?
Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise, Dumbbell One Arm Upright Row, Dumbbell Rear Delt Row (shoulder) train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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