Dumbbell seated lateral raise
The dumbbell seated lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves lifting dumbbells to the side while seated, 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.
- Lift the dumbbells to shoulder height.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weights.
- Control the movement on the way down.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe neck pain
Also known as
Alzate laterali con manubri da seduto, shoulder exercise, deltoid workout