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Exercise Lab

Single-arm Dumbbell Lateral Raise -- Standing

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Deltoid strength (emphasis: lateral head)

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Description

  • Standing tall, hold a dumbbell in one hand with your arm hanging straight.
  • Keeping your arm straight, lift the dumbbell to the side.
  • Stop at shoulder height and then return the dumbbell to the start position.

ProTip

  • Keep your chest up and your shoulders down

Mistakes

  • Shrugging the shoulders excessively
  • Hunching forward
  • Leaning back
  • Torso bending to the side