Dumbbell Standing Front and Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Standing Front and Lateral Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand on your feet about hip-width apart, holding one dumbbell in each hand
  • 2Raise one dumbbell straight in front of you while keeping your arm slightly bent at the elbow until it reaches shoulder level
  • 3Pause for a second, then lower the dumbbell back down in a controlled manner
  • 4Now, raise the other dumbbell out to the side, again keeping the arm slightly bent at the elbow until it reaches shoulder level
  • 5Lower the dumbbell back down in a controlled manner

Tips:

  • Avoid using your back or swaying your body to lift the weights
  • Keep your abs engaged to maintain stability
  • Always raise and lower the dumbbells in a controlled manner
  • Do not raise the weights higher than shoulder level to avoid injury

Dumbbell Standing Front and Lateral Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs