Dumbbell Lateral Raise
This is an exercise for lateral deltoid, shoulder and forearm strengthening.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Shoulders
- Primary muscles
- Lateral deltoids
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms, Shoulders
How to perform this exercise
- Grasp a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inward towards your body and the dumbbells at your sides.
- Standing with your feet shoulder with apart, draw your abs in and bend your knees slightly.
- While keeping your torso still, raise the your arms up to the sides keeping your arms straight with a slight bend in the elbows.
- Raise your arms up until in line with your shoulders, your palms should face the floor.
- Hold the position for a moment then in a controlled movement lower your arms to the starting position.
- Repeat
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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