Dumbbell lateral raise
The dumbbell lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoid muscles of the shoulder. It involves lifting dumbbells to the sides of the body until the arms are parallel to the ground.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weights.
- Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height only.
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe shoulder arthritis
Also known as
Alzate laterali con manubri, shoulder exercise, deltoid workout