Dumbbell Lateral Raise
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- MusclesShoulders
- EquipmentDumbbell
- LevelBeginner
How to do it
- Stand with light dumbbells at your sides, a slight bend in your elbows.
- Raise your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height.
- Lead with your elbows, not your hands.
- Lower slowly over 2–3 seconds.
Coaching tips
- Go light: 12–15 controlled reps.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the body to lift the weight.
- Lifting above shoulder height with shrugged shoulders.
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