Lying Rear Delt Raise: how to do it and form tips

A rear delt raise performed lying chest-down on an incline bench. The position isolates the rear delts without lower-back fatigue.

Form tips

1. Lie chest-down on an incline bench set to ~30 degrees.
2. Raise the dumbbells out to the sides, leading with elbows.
3. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top — pause and lower.

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