Lying reverse lateral raise
Work your rear shoulders and upper back muscles with this simple move that will help balance your physique and improve your posture.
- Lie with your stomach and chest on the bench, your gaze down and your feet on floor for stability
- Grip the dumbbells on the floor below your shoulders, keeping your palms facing each other
- Lift the weights straight out to the sides
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together for a second at the top of the move, then lower slowly to the start
Variation: Diagonal cable raise
The pressure starts on your front delts and transfers to your rear delts as you raise the cable.
- Stand side-on to a low cable
- Keep your core braced throughout
- Lift the handle up and across your body
Variation: High cable wide pull
Using a high, wide bar keeps the emphasis on your rear shoulders rather than your back.
- Use a wide bar with the cable set at shoulder level
- Keep your core braced
- Pull the bar into your chest, keeping your elbows high
