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Dumbbell incline rear lateral raise

Intermediate

Dumbbell incline rear lateral raise is a isolation dumbbell exercise for the side delts, also working the traps and upper back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Side delts

Also works

TrapsUpper back

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Push
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. 2Sit on the bench with your chest against the backrest and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  3. 3Extend your arms straight down with your palms facing each other.
  4. 4Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Barbell rear delt raiseBarbell
  • Cable seated rear lateral raiseCable
  • Dumbbell rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline t-raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying one arm rear lateral raiseDumbbell

Easier variations

  • Dumbbell full can lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying on floor rear delt raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell raiseDumbbell
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