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Dumbbell lateral raise

Beginner

Dumbbell lateral raise is a isolation dumbbell exercise for the side delts, also working the traps.

What it works

Primary muscle

Side delts

Also works

Traps

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Push
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
  2. 2Keep your back straight and engage your core.
  3. 3Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell seated lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell full can lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing alternate raiseDumbbell
  • Lever lateral raiseMachine
  • Dumbbell rear lateral raiseDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Dumbbell incline one arm lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying one arm rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline rear lateral raiseDumbbell
Logged today · 90 seconds restDumbbell lateral raise

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