Exercise guide
Dumbbell lateral raise
Works your side delts, with help from your traps. Dumbbells. Beginner friendly.
Main musclesside delts
Helperstraps
EquipmentDumbbells
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 12-15 reps
Rest1 minute
How to do it
- Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, a slight lean forward and soft elbows.
- Raise your arms out to the sides, leading with your elbows.
- Stop at shoulder height, with your little fingers level with your thumbs or slightly higher.
- Lower slowly for 2 seconds. Go light: this is a small muscle.
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