Essential Exercises

Rear Delt Raise Exercise

The rear delt raise will strengthen the muscles behind your shoulders so you won't slump, allowing you to breathe more deeply.

• Sit on the edge of a chair with a three to five pound weight in each hand, arms hanging at your sides and palms facing in.
• Lean forward until your chest is just above your thighs.
• Slowly raise the weights until they're parallel to the floor, then bring them back down.
• Do eight to ten repetitions.

The rear delt raise is best done after shoulder-strengthening work.