Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise

An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.

Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise — Starting position Starting position
Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise — End position End position
Difficulty Intermediate
Type Strength
Equipment Dumbbells
Primary Muscle Shoulders
AI Rep Counting Log manually

How to Do Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise

  1. While holding a dumbbell in one hand, lay with your chest down on a slightly inclined (around 15 degrees when measured from the floor) adjustable bench. The other hand can be used to hold to the leg of the bench for stability.
  2. Position the palm of the hand that is holding the dumbbell in a neutral manner (palms facing your torso) as you keep the arm extended with the elbow slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
  3. Now raise the arm with the dumbbell to the side until your elbow is at shoulder height and your arm is roughly parallel to the floor as you exhale. Tip: Maintain your arm perpendicular to the torso while keeping your arm extended throughout the movement. Also, keep the contraction at the top for a second.
  4. Slowly lower the dumbbell to the starting position as you inhale.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

Front
Back

Primary

Where Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise does most of its work.

Secondary

Assisting and stabilising muscles.

Alternatives to Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise

10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.

  1. 1 One-Arm Kettlebell Clean and Jerk

    One-Arm Kettlebell Clean and Jerk

    An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.

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  2. 2 One-Arm Kettlebell Jerk

    One-Arm Kettlebell Jerk

    An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.

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  3. 3 One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side

    One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side

    An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.

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  4. 4 One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press

    One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press

    An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.

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  5. 5 One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press

    One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press

    An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.

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  6. 6 One-Arm Kettlebell Split Jerk

    One-Arm Kettlebell Split Jerk

    An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.

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  7. 7 Cable Seated Lateral Raise

    Cable Seated Lateral Raise

    A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a cable machine.

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  8. 8 Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise

    Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise

    An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.

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  9. 9 Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press

    Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press

    An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.

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  10. 10 Dumbbell One-Arm Upright Row

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles do dumbbell lying one-arm rear lateral raise work?

Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise primarily works the shoulders. The upper back assist as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for dumbbell lying one-arm rear lateral raise?

Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise uses dumbbells.

Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise: is it suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.

What can I do instead of dumbbell lying one-arm rear lateral raise?

One-Arm Kettlebell Clean and Jerk, One-Arm Kettlebell Jerk, One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.

Can Fitnit count my dumbbell lying one-arm rear lateral raise reps automatically?

Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; dumbbell lying one-arm rear lateral raise can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.

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