Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius Middle Fibers, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Chest Supported Lateral Raise
How to: Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises
- Sit on a bench with your chest resting against the pad.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging down.
- Raise the dumbbells to the sides until your arms are parallel with the ground.
- Hold for a moment and slowly lower them back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to lift the weights.
- Letting the elbows drop below the shoulders.
- Not engaging the core for stability.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if you're experiencing discomfort.
- Perform the exercise seated for added support.
Tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Control the weight on both the lift and the descent.
Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
deltoids
strength
dumbbells
shoulder stability
muscle building