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Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raises - Rhomboid Exercises
Primary Muscles
Scapular Retractors (rhomboids, middle traps)
Secondary Muscles
Deltoids (posterior), Triceps (long head)
Exercise Classification
Upper body isolation exercise
Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise Video
Exercise Technique Tips
- Assume the bent-over position, grasping a dumbbell in each hand held in front of the chest.
- One may use a nuetral or prone grip.
- Initiate movement by squeezing the shoulder blades together.
- Continue the pull rearwards staying rgid at the elbow in an attempt to seperate the hands out wide.
- Hold and squeeze for a 1 count before returning to start.
Common Mistakes
- Not initiating movement with the shoulder blades.
- Not returning to start under control and slowly.
- Using too much elbow bend.
- Letting the elbow track too far beneath the line of the shoulder.
- Gradually coming into an upright torso position.
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