Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | dumbbell |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie on bench in lateral position. Grasp dumbbell with hand of high arm, keep elbow slightly flexed and hold dumbell above thigh.Execution
Raise arm until upper arm is in vertical position. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep elbow flexed throughout motion.![Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Lateral Position | Starting Position Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Lateral Position Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/58/958.jpg)
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![Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Lateral Position | Ending Position Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Lateral Position Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/59/959.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Lateral |
Synergist | Deltoid, Posterior | Supraspinatus | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Serratus Anterior |
Stabilizers | Wrist Extensors | Trapezius, Upper |
![Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Lateral Position | Muscles Front Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Lateral Position Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/37/537.jpg)
Front
![Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Lateral Position | Muscles Rear Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Lateral Position Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/38/538.jpg)
Rear
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