Rear Delt

5/8/2006 12:00:00 AM | General

Muscles Used	Posterior Deltoid
Movement Classification	Pull
Modality Choices	Dumbbell, Plate, Machine, Manual Resistance
Starting Position	Lie face down on a flat bench, let arms hang down so that the palms are facing each other.
Description	Raise arms up and out to the sides until elbows are level with the shoulders. Squeeze shoulder blades together. Pause momentarily and then recover to the starting position.
Spotting	Be prepared to assist at the elbows or the wrists.
Points To Emphasize	1. Keep head in neutral alignment. 2. Make sure when raising the elbows they come out directly to the side and not back.