Dumbbell Standing Lateral Raise
Expert Advice
Lead with your elbows rather than your hands to ensure proper shoulder activation and reduce the risk of injury.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows as you raise the dumbbells out to the sides.
- Lift until your arms are parallel to the floor, then pause briefly at the top.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary

Shoulders90%
Secondary

Abs10%
Equipment
Dumbbell

Exercise Type
Strength