Lateral Raise, One Arm

Dumbbell Lateral Raise, One Arm Exercise

Target Muscle: Lateral Deltoid (Shoulders)

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

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

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

Lateral Raise, One Arm Instructions

Lateral Raise, One Arm Technique

Grasp dumbbell and position in front of pelvis. Position other hand for support. Bend over at hips slightly with knees bent.

Lateral Raise, One Arm Form

With elbows slightly bent, raise upper arm to side until elbow is shoulder height. Maintain elbow's height above or equal to wrist. Lower and repeat.

Maintain fixed elbow position (10� to 30� angle) throughout exercise. Dumbbell is raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation. As the elbow drops lower than the wrist, the front deltoid become the primary mover instead of the lateral deltoid.

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