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Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise

Muscles involved

Adding the dumbbell one arm lateral raise to your workout provides a direct benefit if you want broader, more defined upper body symmetry. By focusing on a single side at a time, you direct total mental effort into every contraction, making sure your shoulders handle the load without relying on momentum. The noticeable result over time is balanced development across both sides and improved joint stability. Using dumbbells for unilateral work prevents your dominant arm from taking over, leading to clean progress and a much rounder look in your upper shoulders.

How to do it

1. Place a handle on the lowest part of a pulley and stand sideways to it. 2. Grip the handle with the opposite hand and keep your back straight with feet shoulder-width apart. 3. Lift your arm out to the side until it is at shoulder height as you exhale. 4. Slowly lower your arm to the starting position as you inhale and repeat on the other side.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

Tips

- Maintain a slight bend in your elbow throughout the movement to protect the joint. - Lift your arm only to shoulder height to avoid compensations. - Control the descent to maintain tension in the middle deltoid.