Seated Lateral / Side Shoulder Dumbbell Raises
How to Do Seated Lateral / Side Shoulder Dumbbell Raises
- Sit on a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Your hands should be at your sides.
- Maintain a flat back and tight core. Look straight ahead during the movement.
- Be sure to maintain a slight bend in your elbows at all times.
- Extend your arms out to the side and guide the weight up. Your arms should come to parallel with the floor.
- Pause, slowly lower the weight back to the starting position. Repeat.
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Related Shoulders Exercises
Standing Barbell Shoulder Press
Double Arm Side / Lateral Raises to Overhead Extension
Resistance Band Lateral / Side Raises / Shoulder Abductions
Seated Lateral / Side Shoulder Dumbbell Raises Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Seated Lateral / Side Shoulder Dumbbell Raises targets shoulders and also works neck & upper traps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: dumbbells.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Standing barbell shoulder press, double arm side / lateral raises to overhead extension and resistance band lateral / side raises / shoulder abductions. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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