Lateral Dumbbell Raises
How to do Lateral Dumbbell Raises
- 1
Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing into the sides of your thighs. This is your starting position.
- 2
While keeping your body stationary, raise your arms simultaneously a slight bend in your elbows, keeping your palms facing downward. Raise the dumbbells to just over the shoulder height.
- 3
Pause for a moment at the top of the motion then slowly return to the starting position.
Form cues
- Don't swing or bounce your body when performing this exercise.
- Keep your back straight as you raise the dumbbells.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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