dumbell lateral raise

The dumbell lateral raise is a great isolation exercise for the shoulders.

Position for the dumbell lateral raise

1. This exercise can be performed standing or seated.

2. With both hands, grasp the dumbbells with the palms facing each other. The arms must be bent in order to stress the lateral deltoids.

If you are standing, make sure your feet are firmly planted on the floor spaced evenly at a little less than shoulder length. If you are seated, make sure your feet are firmly planted on the floor and the ankles almost touching each other.

Execution of the dumbell lateral raise

1. Keeping elbows slightly bent, raise the dumbbells in an arc from the side of your body to level with your head. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the start position. Repeat movement.

2. Keep the movement fluent, slow, and controlled.