Dumbbell seated bent arm lateral raise
The dumbbell seated bent arm lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves raising the arms to the sides while keeping the elbows bent, focusing on the middle deltoids.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Do not lock your elbows; keep a slight bend.
- Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height only.
- Control the movement, avoid using momentum.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injury
- severe shoulder arthritis
Also known as
Alzate laterali seduti con manubri a braccia piegate, shoulder exercise, deltoid workout