Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Lateral Raise works your deltoid muscle with assistance from the supraspinatus and trapezius muscles.
INTERMEDIATE
Dumbbell Lateral Raise to Front Raise
A shoulder-strengthening combo exercise that blends lateral and front raises to target the deltoids from multiple angles, improving shoulder control, symmetry, and overall upper-body stability.
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Instructions
- Standing up, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This is your starting position.
- With your elbows slightly bent, lift the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging.
- At the top of the exercise, move the dumbbells in front of you, keeping your arms straight. Lower the weight in a controlled movement.
- On the next repetition, lift the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height, then move the dumbbells out to the sides.
- Lower the weights to the starting position.
Tips
- Try focusing on stretch and muscle contraction instead using heavyweights.
- Keep your reps slow and controlled.
Alternative Exercises
Seated Lateral Raise
Seated Lateral Raise is an effective shoulder-strengthening exercise that helps tone your shoulder muscles and a part of the upper back muscles. This exercise targets the deltoid muscles and some trapezius fibers as well.
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