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Dumbbell Incline One Arm Lateral Raise

Muscles involved

The Dumbbell Incline One Arm Lateral Raise gives you a phenomenal way to isolate your shoulders with precision using dumbbells. This exercise fits exceptionally well right in the middle phase of your session, right after your heavy overhead pressing when you want to shift focus toward targeted isolation. Leaning on the incline bench changes the angle of tension, forcing your muscles to work hard during parts of the range that are usually less demanding. Inserting this exercise midway through your workout lets you leverage the bench support to direct all the effort straight into your shoulder fibers without relying on ego lifting.

How to do it

1. Lie on your side on an inclined bench, supporting your lower shoulder on the bench. 2. Hold a dumbbell with your upper arm extended and aligned with your body. 3. Elevate the dumbbell in a lateral arc until your arm is perpendicular to the floor. 4. Lower in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat before changing sides.

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Tips

- Keep your lower shoulder firmly supported on the bench to stabilize your torso. - Elevate the dumbbell with your elbow slightly bent, not with your wrist. - Control the descent to take advantage of the eccentric phase and increase effectiveness.