Side-Lying Rear Delt Raise
Also known as: Side-Lying Rear Lateral Raise, One-Arm Lying Rear Delt Raise
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Lie on your side on a flat bench, bottom arm supporting your head.
- Hold a light dumbbell in the top hand in front of your chest, elbow slightly bent.
- Raise the dumbbell up and back until the arm points toward the ceiling.
- Lower slowly until it is back in front of your chest.
Cues
- Keep the torso still; do not roll back.
- Think of moving the elbow, not the hand.
Common mistakes
- Rolling the body backward to lift the weight.
- Using a weight that makes the elbow bend more and more.