Lying Rear Delt Raise

Lying Rear Delt Raise Instructions

• Lay chest down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
• Arms are relaxed and extended to the floor.
• Have a slight flex your elbows.
• Using your posterior shoulder, raise your arms out to your side til they are parallel to the floor.
• At the top, your body should form a 'T'
• Don't let your traps roll forward while executing the movement.
• Your thumbs should be pointing to the ceiling at the top of the movement.
• Lower to the starting position.

*Tips*

• Start with bodyweight only and feel the contraction in your posterior shoulder. 
• Think about pinching a coin with your shoulder blades at the top of the exercise.
• Avoid excessively heavy weight, this exercise is about activating your posterior shoulder.