Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended and palms facing each other
  • 2Bend your elbows slightly and raise your arms to the sides until they're parallel with the floor
  • 3Hold for a brief moment at the top and then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the start position
  • 4Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions
  • 5Keep your torso stationary throughout the exercise

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and chest up while performing the exercise
  • Do not use your back or torso to lift the weights; your shoulders should do the work
  • Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement
  • Exhale as you raise the dumbbells and inhale as you lower them

Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs