Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Deltoid Lateral
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Shoulders
Primary Muscle
Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Muscles
Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Anterior
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5.5
Alternate Names
One Arm Lateral Raise

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. Keep your other hand on your hip or your side.
  3. With a slight bend in your elbow, raise the dumbbell out to the side until your arm is parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment, then lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Leaning too far forward or backward.
  • Using too heavy of a weight.
  • Lifting the arm higher than shoulder level.

Modifications

  • Use a lighter weight if you are a beginner.
  • Perform seated to reduce strain on the back.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the movement.
  • Focus on lifting with your shoulder rather than your arm.
  • Avoid using momentum; control the weight as you raise and lower.

Tags

shoulders
strength
deltoid
medium intensity
dumbbell
upper body

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