
Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
deltsshoulders
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
The dumbbell lateral raise is an isolation exercise that targets the deltoid muscles, particularly the lateral (side) head. It is commonly used to build shoulder width and strength.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
- 2.Keep your back straight and engage your core.
- 3.Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- 4.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
traps
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Programs & workouts with Dumbbell Lateral Raise
- 4-Week Strength Builderprogram
- Push / Pull / Legsprogram
- Starting Strength 5×5program
- Upper / Lower 4-Dayprogram
- Push Day (Strength)workout
- Full Body (Dumbbells Only)workout
- Dumbbell Push (35 min)workout
- Push Day (Bodybuilding)workout
