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Exercise Lab

Dumbbell Lateral Raise -- Seated

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Deltoid strength (emphasis: lateral head)

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Description

  • Seated at the end of a bench, hold the dumbbells in your hands with your arms hanging straight.
  • Keeping your arms straight, lift the dumbbells to the sides.
  • Stop at shoulder height and return the dumbbells to the start position.

ProTip

  • Keep your chest up and your shoulders down

Mistakes

  • Shrugging the shoulders excessively
  • Hunching forward
  • Leaning back