How to do bent side laterals
Bent
side lateral, is a one-joint exercise that
isolates the posterior deltoid. Again, for
the whole muscle to get strong, all of its parts
must be worked.
Here
is how you would perform this exercise.
1.
Sit on a flat bench and bend forward at the
waist.
2.
Let the dumbbell hang down at your sides.
3.
With a dumbbell in each hand, bring the
dumbbells together, palms facing in.
4.
Bend your elbows slightly as you raise the
dumbbells away from the body.
5.
Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades
together.
6.
With control, return to the starting position.
Don'ts
-Turn
your head left or right.
-Raise
your arms quickly, forcing your body forward.
-Allow
the dumbbells to clang as you bring them
together.
Do's
-Keep
your abs tight.
-Maintain
slow, controlled movement throughout the
exercise.
-Squeeze
your shoulder blades together at the top of the
movement.
