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Shoulder Exercise: Standing Dumbbell Lateral Raise

DB Lateral Raise Shoulder Exercise Example VideoPrimary Muscle

Shoulders (Deltoids)

Secondary Muscle

None

Equipment Needed

Dumbbells

Mechanics Type

Isolation

Proper Exercise Technique



Stand in a 30 degree forward-leaning position with cervical and lumbar spine in neutral. Contract the abdominals, retract and slightly elevate the scapula, and bend elbows in a modified short-lever position. Keeping wrists neutral, raise elbows out to the sides of the body and then up to shoulder height.

Dumbbell Lateral Raise Exercise - Start Position

db lateral raise

Dumbbell Lateral Raise Exercise - Finish Position

dumbbell lateral raise

Tip: It's important to keep your palms turned downward as you lift the dumbbells so that your shoulders, rather than your biceps, do the work.

Dumbbell Lateral Raise Exercise Video

 

Lateral Raise Shoulder DB Exercise Video Free Example

 


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