Dumbbell Lateral Raise

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Learn how to do the Dumbbell Lateral Raise with proper form and technique. This dumbbell exercise primarily targets your Delts, with secondary emphasis on Traps.

Dumbbell Lateral Raise exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Follow these steps to perform the Dumbbell Lateral Raise with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
  2. 2Keep your back straight and engage your core.
  3. 3Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbell Lateral Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

delts

Secondary

traps

Exercise Details

Equipment
dumbbell
Body Part
shoulders
Category
Main

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