Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | 2 dumbbells |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Sit on bench, feet below knees, and hold dumbbells to sides with arms slightly flexed. Lean forward, about 20 to 30 degrees. Keep back straight.Execution
Raise arms to sides until upper arms are parallel to floor. Keep elbows flexed throughout motion. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Bent-forward position shifts workload from front to side and rear shoulders.![Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Seated, Bent Forward | Starting Position Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Seated, Bent Forward Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/54/954.jpg)
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![Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Seated, Bent Forward | Ending Position Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Seated, Bent Forward Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/55/955.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Lateral |
Synergist | Deltoid, Posterior | Supraspinatus | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower |
Stabilizers | Trapezius, Upper | Erector Spinae | Wrist Extensors |
![Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Seated, Bent Forward | Muscles Front Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Seated, Bent Forward Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/35/535.jpg)
Front
![Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Seated, Bent Forward | Muscles Rear Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Seated, Bent Forward Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/36/536.jpg)
Rear
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