Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    Head Supported Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

    The dumbbell rear lateral raise (support head) is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the traps and rhomboids. It involves hinging forward at the hips and raising dumbbells out to the sides, focusing on shoulder stability and control.

    Also Works

    TrapsRhomboids

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.

    2. 2

      Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

    3. 3

      Raise your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows, until they are parallel to the ground.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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