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Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Muscles involved
The dumbbell lateral raise is the go-to move for side delts. It builds wider, rounder shoulders.
How to do it
- Stand with your torso upright, holding weights at your sides with palms facing you.
- Lift the weights out to the sides with a slight elbow bend until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Hold the top position briefly as you exhale.
- Slowly lower the weights to the starting position.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the raise. - Lift to shoulder height, no higher, to avoid compensations. - Control the descent for 2-3 seconds to maximize muscle tension.
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Dumbbell Lateral Raise: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Lateral Raise mainly works: Shoulders. It also involves: Lateral deltoid, Anterior deltoid, Serratus anterior.
What is Dumbbell Lateral Raise good for?
The dumbbell lateral raise is the go-to move for side delts. It builds wider, rounder shoulders.
How do you do Dumbbell Lateral Raise with proper form?
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the raise. - Lift to shoulder height, no higher, to avoid compensations. - Control the descent for 2-3 seconds to maximize muscle tension.
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