Oddo’s Angle: Cross-body Rear Delt Raise

Spark new shoulder growth and define your rear delts with this finishing move

 

Sommer Robertson-Abiad

START
1/ Lie on your right side on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in your left hand. Place your right hand on your left shoulder, keeping your head in line with your spine.
2/ Lower the dumbbell toward the floor, keeping your left elbow slightly bent.
EXECUTE
3/ Squeeze your rear delt to raise the dumbbell straight up until your left arm is perpendicular
to the floor.
4/ Hold briefly before slowly returning to start. Repeat for reps, then switch sides.
DO...

• Maintain a slight bend in your elbow throughout the full range of motion.
• Keep the movement slow and controlled when lowering the weight back to start.

DON'T...

• Raise your non­­working arm off the bench while performing the movement.
• Rest your head on bench or strain neck

ODDO'S BONUS TIP

Set an incline bench at 30–40 degrees to target the rear deltoids from a slightly different angle.