Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | 2 dumbbells |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp dumbbells, stand upright with knees slightly flexed and hold hands to sides. Let palms point to thighs and keep elbows slightly flexed.Execution
Raise arms to sides until upper arms are parallel to floor. Keep elbows flexed throughout motion. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Finish with hands little below elbows at top of motion.![Dumbbell Lateral Raise | Starting Position Dumbbell Lateral Raise Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/90/890.jpg)
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![Dumbbell Lateral Raise | Ending Position Dumbbell Lateral Raise Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/91/891.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Lateral |
Synergist | Deltoid, Anterior | Supraspinatus | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Serratus Anterior |
Stabilizers | Trapezius, Upper | Wrist Extensors |
![Dumbbell Lateral Raise | Muscles Front Dumbbell Lateral Raise Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/3/503.jpg)
Front
![Dumbbell Lateral Raise | Muscles Rear Dumbbell Lateral Raise Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/4/504.jpg)
Rear
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