Barbell Incline Lying Rear Delt Raise

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie face down on an incline bench holding a barbell with an overhand grip
  • 2Keep your arms fully extended with a slight bend in your elbows
  • 3Raise the barbell upwards in a smooth arc until your arms are level with your shoulders
  • 4Pause briefly at the top of the motion
  • 5Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position

Tips:

  • Ensure your movements are controlled to fully engage your shoulder muscles
  • Avoid locking your elbows, keep a slight bend in them
  • Avoid using your back or torso to lift the weight, focus on using your shoulders
  • Exhale as you lift the barbell, inhale as you lower it

Barbell Incline Lying Rear Delt Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs