Incline Rear Dumbbell Lateral Raise: how to do it

How to perform it

Support your torso on an incline bench with your chest well positioned against the backrest and a dumbbell in each hand.
Keep your feet firmly on the floor or on a stable support, your abs engaged, and your neck aligned with your spine throughout the set.
Let your arms extend toward the floor with a slight bend in your elbows.
Raise your arms out to the sides and slightly backward with control.
Keep your focus on the rear shoulders and upper back throughout the exercise.
Avoid using torso momentum or excessively shrugging your shoulders as you lift.
Then lower the dumbbells slowly to the starting position, controlling the entire return phase.
Exhale as you raise your arms and inhale as you lower.

What you should feel

Work in the rear shoulders, upper back, and muscles that stabilize the shoulder blades. The effort should remain controlled in the upper body, without pain in the shoulders, neck, or lower back.

Groups mentioned in the description

Back Shoulders

Exercise questions

How do you perform Incline Rear Dumbbell Lateral Raise?

Support your torso on an incline bench with your chest well positioned against the backrest and a dumbbell in each hand. Keep your feet firmly on the floor or on a stable support, your abs engaged, and your neck aligned with your spine throughout the set. Let your arms extend toward the floor with a slight bend in your elbows. Raise your arms out to the sides and slightly backward with control. Keep your focus on the rear shoulders and upper back throughout the exercise. Avoid using torso momentum or excessively shrugging your shoulders as you lift. Then lower the dumbbells slowly to the starting position, controlling the entire return phase. Exhale as you raise your arms and inhale as you lower.

What does Incline Rear Dumbbell Lateral Raise work?

Lateral arm raise that works the shoulders and back while controlling the load and minimizing torso compensation.

What should you feel during Incline Rear Dumbbell Lateral Raise?

Work in the rear shoulders, upper back, and muscles that stabilize the shoulder blades. The effort should remain controlled in the upper body, without pain in the shoulders, neck, or lower back.

The guidance above organizes the content from the Athletic Station exercise base. Adapt the movement to your individual condition and stop if you experience pain.