Lying Rear Lateral Raise

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie face down on a bench with your arms extended straight underneath your shoulders
  • 2Hold light weights (you can even use water bottles) in each hand
  • 3Raise your arms to the side until they are at shoulder height
  • 4Lower your arms back down with control
  • 5Repeat this motion for a set number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep a slight bend in your elbows
  • Avoid swinging the weights up
  • Focus on using the muscles in your shoulders to lift the weights
  • Maintain control and slow movement during the whole exercise

Lying Rear Lateral Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs