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StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Prone Rear Delt Swing

Intensity
12–15 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Shoulders70%

Supporting muscles

  • Traps
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Squeeze the dumbbell handles firmly to keep your wrists straight.

  1. 1

    Lie prone on a bench with your chest supported and feet on the ground.

  2. 2

    Hold a dumbbell in each hand with arms extended towards the floor.

  3. 3

    Raise your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.

  4. 4

    Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.

  5. 5

    Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your neck neutral and avoid using momentum; focus on using your rear delts to lift the weights.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Lifting the dumbbells past shoulder height
  • ✕Locking the elbows fully during the raise
  • ✕Losing chest contact with the bench pad
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