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How to do Rear delt raise

Rear delt raise works the Rear shoulders, upper back with dumbbells. Key cue: “Lean forward, soft elbows, raise your arms out to the sides”

BackArms & shouldersMediumDumbbellsQuiet

Steps

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, bend your knees slightly and lean forward
  2. With a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms out to shoulder height
  3. Lower slowly

How many: 12–15 reps

Muscles worked

Rear shoulders, upper back

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