Bent-Over Lateral Raises

Bent-Over Lateral Raises

Stand with your feet spread apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend forward at the waist and keep your back straight. Hold the dumbbells with your elbows slightly bent:

- Inhale and raise the dumbbells to your sides

- Exhale as you complete the movement

This exercise works the entire shoulder area, particularly the posterior deltoids. Pinc your scapulae (shoulder blades) together at the end of the movement to involve the middle and lower part of the rapezius, the rhomboids, teres minor, and infraspinutus.