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Lateral Raise

Also known as: Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Side Raise, DB Lateral Raise, Side Lateral Raise, Lateral Raises, Dumbbell Side Raise, Standing Lateral Raise, DB Side Raise

Body region

Muscles

Main

Helps

Holds

Equipment

Technique

  1. Stand holding dumbbells at your sides with a slight bend in the elbows.
  2. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are about shoulder height.
  3. Pause briefly at the top.
  4. Lower the dumbbells slowly to your sides.

Cues

  • Lead with the elbows, not the hands.
  • Keep the shoulders away from the ears.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging the torso to lift the weight.
  • Raising the arms far above shoulder height.
  • Shrugging the traps.
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