Bent-Over Lateral Raises

Description

Bend forward at the waist until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor. Hold dumbbells hanging straight down, then raise them out to the sides until they reach shoulder level. This exercise targets the often-neglected rear deltoid. Arnold emphasizes that rear delts are crucial for a complete shoulder look from all angles—especially important in competition where you're judged from the back. Keep a slight bend in the elbows and focus on squeezing the rear delts at the top.