Dumbbell Lateral Raise

How to do it

1. Sit on the edge of a bench, or stand, holding a dumbbell in each hand at the sides with a slight bend in the elbows.
2. Lean the torso forward about 10 to 15 degrees from vertical and keep that lean fixed for the entire set.
3. Raise the dumbbells out to the sides, leading with the elbows until the arms reach shoulder height.
4. Pause briefly at the top with the shoulders down, feeling the load through the side deltoids.
5. Lower the dumbbells back to the sides over a 3 count with control.
6. Keep the shoulders from shrugging up toward the ears as the weight rises.

Muscles worked

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