Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench

The Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench isolates the Shoulders through a controlled range of motion. This beginner-level dumbbell exercise builds focused strength where compound movements often fall short.

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Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench - starting position

Starting position

Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench - ending position

Ending position

Muscles Worked

Primary Shoulders

The shoulders handles the primary load during this movement. This isolation movement keeps tension concentrated on a single muscle group.

How to Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench

  1. 1

    Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell in each hand and with an incline bench in front of you.

  2. 2

    While keeping your back straight and maintaining the natural arch of your back, lean forward until your forehead touches the bench in front of you. Let the arms hang in front of you perpendicular to the ground. The palms of your hands should be facing each other and your torso should be parallel to the floor. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Keeping your torso forward and stationary, and the arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows, lift the dumbbells straight to the side until both arms are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you lift the weights. Caution: avoid swinging the torso or bringing the arms back as opposed to the side.

  4. 4

    After a one second contraction at the top, slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat the recommended amount of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • • Focus on the mind-muscle connection — feel the target muscle working through each rep.
  • • Use a controlled tempo of 2 seconds up, 2 seconds down to eliminate momentum.
  • • Start with your weaker side first — match the reps on your stronger side to prevent imbalances.
  • • Squeeze at peak contraction for a full second — this is where most of the growth stimulus occurs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does the Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench work?

The Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench primarily targets the Shoulders. It's an effective isolation exercise for building shoulders strength.

Is the Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench good for beginners?

Yes, the Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench is suitable for beginners. Start with light weight to master the 5-step form before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench?

You need dumbbell to perform the Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench. Most commercial gyms will have this available.

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