Bent-over Lateral Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Upper back
Bent-over Lateral Raise focuses on Shoulders, Upper back, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Bent-over Lateral Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Start in a bent-over standing position, holding a dumbbell in each hand with arms extended towards the floor, palms facing each other.
- 2
Raise both dumbbells out to the sides, leading with the elbows, until your arms are roughly parallel to the floor.
- 3
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Bent-over Lateral Raise primarily targets Shoulders, Upper back , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Bent-over Lateral Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
