How to Do Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise

  1. 01Lie chest-down on a bench set to a 30-45 degree incline with dumbbells hanging at arm's length.
  2. 02Retract the shoulder blades slightly and maintain a soft bend in the elbows.
  3. 03Raise the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until the elbows are level with the shoulders.
  4. 04Pause at the top of the contraction to feel the back of the shoulder engage.
  5. 05Lower the weights back to the starting point without letting the dumbbells touch at the bottom.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the pinky fingers high throughout the arc to ensure the rear deltoid performs the majority of the work.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise work?

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise correctly?

Lie chest-down on a bench set to a 30-45 degree incline with dumbbells hanging at arm's length. Retract the shoulder blades slightly and maintain a soft bend in the elbows. Raise the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until the elbows are level with the shoulders. Pause at the top of the contraction to feel the back of the shoulder engage. Lower the weights back to the starting point without letting the dumbbells touch at the bottom.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise?

Keep the pinky fingers high throughout the arc to ensure the rear deltoid performs the majority of the work.

Is Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise?

Dumbbell Incline Rear Lateral Raise uses dumbbell.

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