Dumbbell Side Lying One Hand Raise
Expert Advice
Keep your elbow slightly bent throughout the movement to prevent joint strain and ensure that the focus remains on your shoulder muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on your side with your legs stacked and your head resting on your bottom arm.
- Hold a dumbbell in your top hand with your arm lying along your body.
- Raise the dumbbell directly above you, keeping your arm slightly bent, until it is perpendicular to the floor.
- Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Perform the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Details
Primary
Shoulders70%
Secondary
Traps30%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
