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Dumbbell side lying one hand raise

The dumbbell side lying one hand raise is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves lying on your side and lifting a dumbbell with one hand, focusing on the lateral deltoid.

How to perform: Dumbbell side lying one hand raise

At a glance

Area
Shoulders
Main muscle
Delts
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
  • Avoid using momentum to lift the dumbbell.
  • Focus on a slow and controlled movement.

What to watch out for

  • Shoulder impingement
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Severe shoulder arthritis

Also known as

Alzate Laterali con Manubrio da Sdraiato su un Fianco, Side Lying Dumbbell Lateral Raise

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