Exercise technique

dumbbell lying one arm deltoid rear

The dumbbell lying one arm deltoid rear is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, performed lying face down on a bench and raising a dumbbell to activate the back of the shoulder.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie face down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in one hand, palm facing inwards.
  2. Extend your arm straight down towards the floor, keeping it close to your body.
  3. Raise your arm up and back, squeezing your shoulder blade towards your spine.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arm back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Which other muscles are involved?

Trapezius, Rhomboids.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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