Single Dumbbell / One Arm Lateral Raises / Side Flyes / Shoulder Abductions
- Hold one dumbbell at each side of your body. Keep your back straight and your knees ever-so-slightly bent.
- Raise one dumbbell out to the side, keeping your arm slightly bent. Once the dumbbell reaches the same level as your ear slowly lower it back down to the starting position.
- Repeat the same movement on the opposite side.
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Single dumbbell / one arm lateral raises / side flyes / shoulder abductions is a gym exercise that targets shoulders. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Medicine ball swings, handstand push-ups / pushups and standing arm twists / rotations. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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