Exercise guide
Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench
This rear delt raise uses an incline bench to support the forehead while the torso remains bent forward. The dumbbells move outward to the sides with the elbows slightly bent. The support reduces body movement and helps keep the exercise focused on the rear shoulders.
Training context
Muscles worked by the supported Rear Delt Raise
The rear shoulders perform the main action as the upper arms move outward. Muscles around the shoulder blades also help guide and stabilize the movement, even though they are not listed separately in the source data.
The supported position usually requires less weight than a row. A light load makes it easier to keep the arms moving to the sides instead of pulling them backward toward the hips.
Technique overview
Keep light pressure against the bench
Hinge forward and rest your forehead gently against the incline bench. Allow the dumbbells to hang below the shoulders, then raise them outward with a slight bend in the elbows. Stop around shoulder height and lower slowly. Avoid pressing the head forcefully into the bench or swinging the torso away from the support.
Treat this as an overview and use a range, pace, and setup you can control.