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How to do Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise (Support Head)

The dumbbell rear lateral raise (support head) is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the traps and rhomboids. It involves hinging forward at the hips and raising dumbbells out to the sides, focusing on shoulder stability and control.

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise (Support Head) demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Traps and Rhomboids
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise (Support Head), step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. Raise your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows, until they are parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise (Support Head) works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your traps and rhomboids.

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