Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Lateral Raise Exercise

Target Muscle: Lateral Deltoid (Shoulders)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Pull Exercise | Utility: Basic or Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Trapezius, Upper, Levator Scapulae, Wrist Extensors

Synergists: Deltoid, Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius, Middle, Trapezius, Lower, Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations

Lateral Raise Instructions

Lateral Raise Technique

Grasp dumbbells in front of thighs. Bend over at hips slightly with knees bent.

Lateral Raise Form

With elbows slightly bent, raise upper arms to sides until elbows are shoulder height. Maintain elbows' height above or equal to wrists. Lower and repeat.

Maintain fixed elbow position (10� to 30� angle) throughout exercise. Dumbbells are raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation. As the elbows drops lower than the wrists, the front deltoids become the primary mover instead of the lateral deltoids.

Related Dumbbell Exercises
1. Incline Lateral Raise
2. Lateral Raise, One Arm
3. Lying Lateral Raise
4. Raise
5. Upright Row
6. Upright Row, One Arm