Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise (Support Head)
The bent-over rear delt raise with the forehead resting on an incline bench; the support holds the torso still.
How to do it
Setup
Hinged over, forehead on the top of an incline bench, bells hanging under the chest.
Steps
- Open the arms out to the sides until level with the back.
- Keep the forehead light on the pad.
- Lower slowly until the bells hang again.
Common mistakes
Pressing the head into the pad: it is a rest, not a lever. Rowing with bent elbows: soft, fixed elbows; the arms open wide. Bells rising past the back: shoulder line is the top.
Breathing
Exhale opening the arms, inhale lowering.
