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 exercise that targets shoulders. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated lateral / side shoulder dumbbell raises, handstand walks / hand walking and kettlebell single / one arm clean and press. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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