Q: What is a bent-arm bent-over lateral raise? I see it in some of your Positions-of-Flexion back routines, but I thought bent-over laterals were for rear delts.

A: Think of bent-arm bent-over laterals as a cross between a bent-over lateral raise, for rear delts, and a bent-over row. Notice in the photos of Jonathan below that his arms bend to almost 90 degrees as he raises the dumbbells. You should still feel as though you’re doing a semi-strict bent lateral raise, however… [Read more…]