Lateral raises (dumbbell)
A shoulders exercise with dumbbells. The technique in 5 steps and the muscles it works.
ShouldersDumbbells
How to do it
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
- 2
Keep your back straight and engage your core.
- 3
Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- 4
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
- Primary
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
Alternatives
Related exercises
At a glance
- Primary
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Steps
- 5
