Dumbbell Lateral Raises

Stand upright holding dumbbells at your sides. With a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms out to the sides until shoulder level. Pause, then lower slowly. Keep your torso still.

SHOULDERS · PUSH

How it is executed

Stand upright holding dumbbells at your sides.
With a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms out to the sides until shoulder level.
Pause, then lower slowly.
Keep your torso still.

Muscles worked: Shoulders
Primary muscle: Side delt
Equipment: Dumbbell
Movement pattern: Push
Difficulty: Intermediate
What it is for: Hypertrophy

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Variations and substitutions

Machine Lateral RaisesMachine Seated Band Lateral RaisesResistance band Cable Lateral RaisesCable Cable Crossover Lateral RaisesCable

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