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Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Shoulders
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Isolation · Single-joint

Equipment

  • Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing in.
  2. With a slight bend in your elbows, lift the dumbbells out to the sides.
  3. Stop when your arms are about level with your shoulders.
  4. Lower them slowly back to your sides.

Beginner tip: Use light dumbbells and lift without swinging your body.

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