Strength exercise

Dumbbell Lateral Raise Swing

How to do it

Stand holding dumbbells at your sides.
Use a slight controlled swing to initiate the lateral raise.
Raise the dumbbells out to the sides until arms are parallel to the floor.
Allow momentum on the concentric phase for heavier loads.
Control the eccentric lowering phase slowly.
Focus on feeling the lateral deltoid working throughout.

Muscles worked

ShouldersMuscles surrounding the shoulder joint, responsible for a wide range of arm movements. All Shoulders exercises

Lateral DeltoidMiddle portion of the shoulder muscle responsible for shoulder abduction. All Lateral Deltoid exercises

Related Shoulders exercises

Band Lateral Raise Barbell Lateral Raise Bent Over Lateral Raise Cable Single Arm Lateral Raise Dumbbell Bent Over Lateral Raise Dumbbell Front Lateral Raise

Type: Strength
Equipment: Dumbbells
Primary muscles: Shoulders, Lateral Deltoid
Measured in: Reps and weight