| Dumbbell Seated Bent-over Lateral Raise |
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| Fitness |
| Written by Dave DePew |
| Thursday, 17 April 2008 06:04 |
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Underdeveloped rear delts will effect not only the aesthetic balance of your muscle symmetry, but could also lead to a shoulder injury and rotator cuff problem. In most cases the front delts are strong from all the traditional pressing movements such as push-ups, bench presses and overhead presses so they are typically over powering the rear delts when no exercises are done to focus on this area. By incorporating rear delt exercises into your training you will help to improve your strength over all and correct any imbalances over time. The following exercise is great for helping to develop the rear head of the deltoid muscle.
Preparation: Start by taking a hold of two dumbbells and siting at the end of a flat bench with your feet on the floor. Bend forward until your chest is nearly touching your thighs. Allow the dumbbells to hang between your lower legs and bench.
Execution: Slowly exhale as you begin the movement; raising the arms strait out to the side. Keep your elbows only slightly bent. Raise dumbbells in a semicircular motion until your arms are parallel to the floor. At the top of the movement you want the dumbbells to be even with elbows, shoulders and your ears. Inhale and slowly return to starting position. Repeat for the desired reps. Comments: Do not swing. To learn more about corrective exercise and what workouts are best for your goals you should consider hiring a personal trainer for a few one-on-one sessions. For information on working with us visit www.DaveDePewPersonalTraining.com.
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