dumbbell lateral raise

Primary target: Delts
Equipment: Dumbbell
Body part: Shoulders
Secondary muscles: Traps

Secondary muscles

Traps

Step by step

1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
2
Keep your back straight and engage your core.
3
Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
4
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body. Keep your back straight and engage your core. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.