Dumbbell Single-arm Leaning Lateral Raise Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Lateral
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Lateral
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Single-arm Lateral Raise
How to: Dumbbell Single-arm Leaning Lateral Raise
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
- Lean to the side away from the dumbbell, stabilizing yourself with the other hand on your hip or against a wall.
- With a slight bend in your elbow, lift the dumbbell directly out to the side until your arm is parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to lift the weight.
- Allowing the shoulder to elevate instead of keeping it stable.
- Raising the dumbbell too high.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise sitting on a bench to stabilize the body.
- Use a lighter weight until you build strength.
Tips
- Keep your core tight to maintain balance.
- Control the weight on the way down to maximize muscle engagement.
- Make sure to keep your elbow slightly bent during the motion.
Dumbbell Single-arm Leaning Lateral Raise Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
dumbbell
strength
lateral raise
isolation
upper body