Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise

Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with a dumbbell in one hand, your palm facing in
  • 2While keeping your torso stationary, lift the dumbbell to your side until your arm is parallel to the floor
  • 3Slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position
  • 4Repeat on the other arm while alternating after each set
  • 5Keep your movements controlled with a light squeeze at the top of the motion

Tips:

  • Avoid swinging your torso or using your lower back to help raise the weights
  • Keep your elbows slightly bent during the movement
  • Exhale as you lift the weight and inhale as you lower it
  • Focus on lifting from your shoulder, not from your arm

Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs