Dumbbell one arm lateral raise
The dumbbell one arm lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoid muscles, particularly the lateral head. It involves lifting a dumbbell to the side of the body with one arm while maintaining a slight bend in the elbow.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbow to reduce stress on the joint.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight; focus on muscle contraction.
- Keep your core engaged to maintain balance and stability.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injury
- severe shoulder arthritis
Also known as
Alzate laterali con manubrio a un braccio, one arm lateral raise, shoulder lateral raise