Face down on an incline bench, the dumbbells pull up beside the chest as the elbows travel out to the sides, a bench press in reverse: ACE's 45-degree incline row, which with the seated rear lateral raise worked the rear deltoid most in its shoulder study.
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Shoulder blades family
Incline bench pull (45-degree incline row)
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Face down on an incline bench, the dumbbells pull up beside the chest as the elbows travel out to the sides, a bench press in reverse: ACE's 45-degree incline row, which with the seated rear lateral raise worked the rear deltoid most in its shoulder study.
DemandMedium
Equipment requiredA dumbbell + A bench or box
Muscle focusShoulders · Back
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Lie face down on an incline bench, the chest on the pad, a dumbbell hanging in each hand, the palms facing back.
Pull the dumbbells up beside the chest, the elbows travelling out to the sides.
Lower them to long arms.
Form cues
Keep the chest on the pad.
Lead with the elbows.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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