Dumbbell Bent Over Lateral Rear Delt Raises / Flyes
- Begin by holding a pair of dumbbells and standing with a braced core. Bend at the knees slightly and lean forward from the hips. Maintain a flat back throughout.
- Keeping your elbows slightly bent throughout the movement, lift the dumbbells up and out to the side. Be sure to focus the contraction in the back of the shoulders.
- Pause at the top of the movement then slowly bring the dumbbells to the starting position.
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Dumbbell bent over lateral rear delt raises / flyes is a gym work out exercise that targets shoulders. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Forward / front shoulder dumbbell raises, kettlebell single / one arm clean and press and cardio – swimming are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as dumbbell bent over lateral rear delt raises / flyes. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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