How to Do Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Lying 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 Lying Rear Lateral Raise

  1. 01Lie face down on a flat or slightly inclined bench holding a pair of dumbbells with a neutral grip.
  2. 02Allow the arms to hang straight down with a slight bend in the elbows.
  3. 03Raise the dumbbells out to the sides until the elbows reach shoulder height.
  4. 04Retract the shoulder blades at the top of the movement to engage the mid-traps.
  5. 05Lower the weights back to the starting hang position and repeat.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Lying 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 facing the ceiling at the top of the lift to maximize rear deltoid engagement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise work?

Dumbbell Lying 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 Lying Rear Lateral Raise correctly?

Lie face down on a flat or slightly inclined bench holding a pair of dumbbells with a neutral grip. Allow the arms to hang straight down with a slight bend in the elbows. Raise the dumbbells out to the sides until the elbows reach shoulder height. Retract the shoulder blades at the top of the movement to engage the mid-traps. Lower the weights back to the starting hang position and repeat.

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

Keep the pinky fingers facing the ceiling at the top of the lift to maximize rear deltoid engagement.

Is Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

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

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

Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise uses dumbbell.

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