Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise Exercise Guide
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
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Lateral Raise
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise
- Sit on a bench with a straight back while holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- With your elbows slightly bent, raise the dumbbells to the side until your arms are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the top before slowly lowering the weights back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum rather than muscle strength to lift the weights.
- Raising the dumbbells too high, which can lead to shoulder strain.
- Allowing the arms to swing rather than lifting in a controlled manner.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for added core engagement.
- Use lighter weights or perform the exercise without weights to focus on form.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning to the sides.
- Control the movement, raising the weights slowly and lowering them with the same care.
- Don’t lift the dumbbells too high; shoulder height is sufficient.
Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
deltoid
strength
dumbbell
lateral raise
beginner
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