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Strength exercise

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise

How to do it

  1. Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand by the sides with palms facing inward.
  2. Set the feet hip width apart with a soft bend in the knees and a slight forward lean.
  3. Keep a slight bend in the elbows and raise both arms out to the sides together.
  4. Lift until the hands reach roughly shoulder height, leading the movement with the elbows.
  5. Pause at the top to feel the lateral deltoids working, then lower with control.
  6. Keep the traps relaxed and avoid shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears.

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 RaiseBarbell Lateral RaiseCable Single Arm Lateral RaiseDumbbell Lateral Raise SwingEgyptian Lateral RaiseLateral Raise Machine
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbells
Primary muscles
Shoulders, Lateral Deltoid
Measured in
Reps and weight