Form cues
- Flat back
- Slight elbow bend
- Squeeze shoulders
- Slow control
Exercise
Band Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raise
Shoulders, band
A rear shoulder and upper back exercise using a resistance band in a bent-over position.
Target: rear deltoids. Also works: rhoboids, trapezius, infraspinatus.
Steps
- Stand on a resistance band, feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hinge forward at hips, keeping back flat.
- Hold band with both hands, arms hanging down.
- Raise arms out to sides until parallel with shoulders.
- Lower arms back down with control.
Common mistakes
- Rounding back
- Shrugging shoulders
- Using momentum
Breathing
Exhale during the raise, inhale during the lowering.
In the app, search for Band Bent-Over Rear Lateral Raise and add it to a workout.