Dumbbell Standing Lateral Raise (female)

Dumbbell Standing Lateral Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended, and palms facing your torso
  • 2Keep your torso stationary and lift the dumbbells to your side with a slight bend on your elbow
  • 3Continue to lift the weights until your arms are parallel to the floor
  • 4Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position

Tips:

  • Don't lock your elbows, keep a slight bend
  • Avoid using your back or torso to lift the weights; your shoulders should do the work
  • Control the weight as you lower it back down to avoid injury
  • Align your wrists directly under your elbows when you lift the dumbbells

Dumbbell Standing Lateral Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs