Dumbbell Standing 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
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Standing Dumbbell Lateral Raise
How to: Dumbbell Standing Lateral Raise
- Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, raise the weights out to the side until they reach shoulder height.
- Lower the weights back to your sides with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting weights too high, leading to shoulder impingement.
- Swinging the weights instead of lifting with control.
- Not engaging the core to stabilize the body.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to ensure form is maintained.
- Perform seated if standing is difficult for balance.
Tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Lift the dumbbells to shoulder height and do not go higher to avoid shoulder strain.
- Control the weight on the way down to maximize muscle engagement.
Tags
shoulders
deltoids
strength
dumbbell
workout
fitness