Lying Dumbbell Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Lying Dumbbell Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Lying Dumbbell Raise with proper form and technique.
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Lie flat on your back on a bench or the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
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Extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling, palms facing each other, with a slight bend in your elbows. This is your starting position.
- 3
Slowly lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc, keeping your elbows slightly bent, until your arms are parallel with your shoulders or slightly below.
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Engage your shoulder muscles to reverse the motion, bringing the dumbbells back up in the same wide arc to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Lying Dumbbell 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 Lying Dumbbell Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Lying Dumbbell 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.
