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Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Main muscle
Side Delts
Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
  2. 2Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout.
  3. 3Raise both dumbbells out to the sides until they reach shoulder height.
  4. 4Lead with your elbows and keep your wrists neutral.
  5. 5Lower the dumbbells back down slowly under control.

Coaching cues

  • Lead with the elbows
  • Stop at shoulder height
  • No swinging
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