back delt excercises?

icezero_5092uk · 03-08-2004, 05:06 PM

anyone know any back delt excercises? at the moment I just do shrugs on the smith machine. I tried to doing bent over lateral raises but it gave me some back pain.

Gail · 04-08-2004, 07:33 AM

Hi ice

I use a rear delt machine at gym, yours may have one. Its a combined machine that has adjustable arms and you can use it to train chest or rear delts. The chest exercise simulates flyes. Find it really works rear delts well without putting too much pressure on lower back.

gailx

Ric · 17-08-2004, 11:51 AM

Hey there Ice,

I agree with Gail to a piont, although I actually prefer to use free weight rather than machines, you just cant beat weight versus gravity.

Try this:

Sit on the end of a bench with your legs bent, grab 2 dumbells and bend over so they are beneath your thighs. You want to lift your arms to the side and upwards keeping your arms bent ( similar to flys ). 3 set os 8-10 is fine with a light weigh as your delts are a small muscle so need little weight.

You should get no back pain from these at all if you do them right.

KEEP YOU BACK AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE

If you struggle, let me know your email addy and I will send you some pix to help you get it right.

The Natural · 17-08-2004, 11:55 AM

check the similar post on this page for some more info.

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Gail Making Progress Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 147 Rep Power:	Hi ice I use a rear delt machine at gym, yours may have one. Its a combined machine that has adjustable arms and you can use it to train chest or rear delts. The chest exercise simulates flyes. Find it really works rear delts well without putting too much pressure on lower back. gailx ______________________ Oh yes.........it WILL be mine!

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Ric Making Progress Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North West - UK Posts: 168 Rep Power:	Hey there Ice, I agree with Gail to a piont, although I actually prefer to use free weight rather than machines, you just cant beat weight versus gravity. Try this: Sit on the end of a bench with your legs bent, grab 2 dumbells and bend over so they are beneath your thighs. You want to lift your arms to the side and upwards keeping your arms bent ( similar to flys ). 3 set os 8-10 is fine with a light weigh as your delts are a small muscle so need little weight. You should get no back pain from these at all if you do them right. KEEP YOU BACK AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE If you struggle, let me know your email addy and I will send you some pix to help you get it right. ______________________ "Training is not a hobby but a way of life" "All of my advise is for role playing purposes only, I do not in anyway condone the use of steroids"

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The Natural Under Construction Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 81 Rep Power:	check the similar post on this page for some more info. ______________________ "You're hit man, you're bleedin"-"Ain't got time to bleed"

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