Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise (female)

Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with your palm facing in
  • 2Keep your back straight, brace your core, and then slowly lift the dumbbell directly to the side until your arm is parallel with the ground
  • 3Pause, then lower the dumbbell back down slowly to the starting position
  • 4Repeat these steps for your desired number of reps then switch arms
  • 5The non-working arm can be left hanging at the side or placed on the hip

Tips:

  • Keep your elbow slightly bent
  • Do not lean or sway; keep your body fixed
  • Exhale when your arm is lifting and inhale when you're lowering the dumbbell
  • Avoid using overly heavy weights that compromise form

Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs