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Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise demonstration

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Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise

A seated isolation exercise raising dumbbells out to the sides, targeting the side deltoids without leg drive.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Traps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.

  2. 02

    Keep your back upright and core braced.

  3. 03

    Raise both dumbbells out to the sides until they reach shoulder height.

  4. 04

    Keep a slight bend in your elbows.

  5. 05

    Lower the dumbbells with control.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.