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Dumbbell seated lateral raise

Beginner

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

What it works

Primary muscle

Side delts

Also works

TrapsUpper back

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

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
  2. 2Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  3. 3Raise the dumbbells to your sides with a slight bend in your elbows, until your arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Band front lateral raiseResistance band
  • Lever lateral raiseMachine
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  • Dumbbell full can lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Dumbbell raiseDumbbell
  • Landmine lateral raiseBarbell

Harder variations

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

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