Dumbbell exercise

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) form, muscles worked, and workout tracking

The dumbbell lateral raise is an isolation exercise that targets the lateral head of the deltoids. It is commonly used to build shoulder width and improve upper body aesthetics by creating a broader silhouette.

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) illustration

How to do Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

  1. 1Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with palms facing your body.
  2. 2Maintain a slight bend in your elbows and keep your core braced.
  3. 3Exhale as you lift the weights out to your sides until your arms are parallel to the floor.
  4. 4Pause briefly at the top, then inhale as you lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with controlled movement.

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