Dumbbell Lateral Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Lateral Raise.

Raise dumbbells out to your sides. Hits the side of your shoulders.

Shoulders Dumbbell beginner shoulders

How to do it

  1. Stand tall. Dumbbells at your sides.
  2. Raise to shoulder height in a wide arc.
  3. Lower under control.

Form cues

  • Lead with the elbows, not the hands
  • Stop at shoulder height — no higher
  • Lower slowly, fight the dumbbell down

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