Doing the rear lateral raise exercise is a great way of executing a good muscle building program for your shoulders.  This is an exercise that you would like to start off by using small weights and gradually work your way up with experience.

However, if you want your upper body to look proportion with one another, then building strong shoulders is an essential part of succeeding.  You have to look proportion to look good. 

Here you will find a step by step description on how to properly do this exercise.



BENT LATERAL RAISE (also known as REVERSE FLYES)

This shoulder exercise works the back shoulders (posterior deltoid). These exercises can be done standing or sitting.

1. Begin by firmly squeezing the two dumbbells (palms facing each other).
   
2. Bend your upper body forward, so that it is almost parallel with the ground.
   
3. Let the dumbbells hang from the front of your body.
4. With your elbows slightly bent, raise the dumbbells up and out to the sides until they are parallel with the ground.
   
5. As your lifting the dumbbells upward, focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together.
6. Slowly return to your original position and repeat the process.