Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise



Muscles

Target
Deltoid, Posterior

Synergists
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Deltoid, Lateral
Trapezius, Middle
Trapezius, Lower
Rhomboids

Stabilizers
Triceps Brachii
Wrist Extensors
Erector Spinae
Hamstrings
Gluteus Maximus
Adductor Magnus

Instructions

Preparation
Grasp dumbbells to each side. Bend knees slightly and bend over through hips with back flat, parallel to 30° to the floor.

Execution
Raise upper arms to sides until elbows are shoulder height. Maintain upper arms perpendicular to torso and a fixed elbow position (10° to 30° angle) throughout exercise. Maintain height of elbows above wrists by raising "pinkie" side up. Lower and repeat.

Comments
Dumbbells are raised by shoulder transverse abduction, not external rotation, nor extention. Upper arm should travel in a perpendicular path to the torso to minimize latissimus dorsi involvement. To exercise posterior deltoid and not the lateral deltoid, keep torso close to horizontal. Also see Rear Lateral Raise Errors.

Source: exrx.net