Lateral raise with dumbbells

Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Shoulders

Exercise type: Dumbbell

Exercise goal: Strength

Key metric: Weight

Average per rep (kg)*: 15

Average per rep (lbs)*: 32

Weight counts twice!

Description: Stand upright and hold a dumbbell in each hand with the dumbbells hanging down by your sides. Keep your elbows slightly bent during the whole exercise. Exhale as you raise both arms to the sides until your arms form one line with your shoulders.Inhale and lower the dumbbells into the starting position. You have completed your first repetition. Repeat the motion in a controlled way and count your reps.

Exercise ID: 00196

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Exercise tips and tricks

Maintain Proper Form: Keep a slight bend in your elbows to reduce the strain on your elbow joints. This will help maintain tension in your shoulder muscles.
Neutral Wrist Position: Keep your wrists in a neutral position-avoid letting them bend forward or backward. This helps to protect your wrists and ensure that the focus remains on your shoulders.
Controlled Movement: Lift and lower the dumbbells slowly and with control. Avoid using momentum to lift the weights, which can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise and increase the risk of injury.
Limit Range of Motion: Raise your arms to shoulder height or just slightly above. Going too high can engage other muscles like the traps and reduce the focus on your deltoids.
Light Weight, High Reps: Use a lighter weight to start with and aim for higher repetitions. This helps to engage the shoulder muscles more effectively and reduces the risk of injury.
Body Position: Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the movement to maintain stability and avoid using your lower back to lift the weights.
Breathing Technique: Exhale as you lift the weights and inhale as you lower them. Proper breathing can help you maintain your form and keep your movements controlled.
Steady Feet: Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and avoid shifting your weight or moving your feet during the exercise. This stable base will help you perform the exercise with better control.
Avoid Overreach: Ensure that you are lifting the weights to the side, not forward or backward, to target the lateral deltoid effectively.
Rest and Recovery: Allow your muscles time to recover between sets to prevent overtraining and potential injury.

Exercise overview

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