Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise with proper form and technique.
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Stand beside a power rack and lean away from it, gripping a bar with one hand for support.
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Hold a dumbbell in your free hand, letting your arm hang straight down by your side with your palm facing your body.
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Keeping your arm mostly straight, raise the dumbbell out to the side until it reaches shoulder height.
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Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
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Complete the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides and repeat the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Leaning 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.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Leaning 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.
