Upper body exercise
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
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A shoulder exercise targeting the side delts, with setup details that make it more effective.
How to perform it
Stand with a slight bend in your knees and dumbbells at your sides.
Create tension through your lower body.
Reach the dumbbells outward to raise them to shoulder height.
Lower slowly and repeat.
Coaching cues
- Arms start long, not overly bent
- Reach outward to create length
- Lift to about shoulder height
- Lower slowly
Make it easier
Use lighter dumbbells.
Make it harder
Add a pause at the top.
What it trains
Side deltsShoulder strengthUpper-body controlPosture
Programming
10–15 reps, 2–3 sets.
General educational content, not individualized medical care. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified guidance for injury, health, pregnancy or recovery concerns.
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