Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Dumbbell Lateral Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Lateral Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body.
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Keep a slight bend in your elbows and raise the dumbbells out to your sides until your arms are parallel to the floor at shoulder height.
- 3
Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Lateral Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dumbbell Lateral Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
