Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Beginner 🏋️ Dumbbell

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

aka Side Raise / Lateral Raise

🎯 Target & Synergists

Primary: Shoulders Synergist: Traps (upper)

📋 How to Perform

1

Stand with dumbbells at sides

2

Slight bend in elbows

3

Raise arms to sides until parallel

4

Squeeze at top (shoulders level)

5

Lower with control

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Using momentum to swing up

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Shrugging shoulders

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Raising too high (past shoulders)

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Elbows bending more during lift

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🔄 Alternative Exercises

Can't do Dumbbell Lateral Raise? Try these instead.

🔀 Cable Lateral Raise 🔀 Machine Lateral Raise 🔀 Upright Row

📊 Quick Facts

Equipment Dumbbell
Difficulty Beginner
Main Target Shoulders
Synergists Traps (upper)

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