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Lateral raises dumbell

Primary Equipment
Dumbbells Dumbbells
Target Muscle
Primary
Shoulders Shoulders
Secondary
Trapezius Trapezius
Instructions
  1. Stand holding the dumbbells at your sides near your hips
  2. Contract your abdomen and glutes to stabilize your torso
  3. Lift the dumbbells upward until they align with your shoulders
  4. Maintain a slight bend in your elbows
  5. Perform the upward and downward movement in a controlled manner
Tips
  • Avoid using momentum or sudden movements
  • Avoid lifting the dumbbells excessively beyond shoulder height
  • Do not move your torso excessively
Target Muscle
Primary
Shoulders Shoulders
Secondary
Trapezius Trapezius

Alternative Exercises to replace the Lateral raises dumbell

1. Lateral raises on cable

Lateral raises on cable
Shoulders / Intermediate / Dual cable pulley machine

2. Machine lateral raise

Machine lateral raise
Shoulders / Beginner / Lateral Lift Machine

3. Leaning dumbell lateral raise

Leaning dumbell lateral raise
Shoulders / Intermediate / Dumbbells

4. Cable lateral raise

Cable lateral raise

The Cable Lateral Raise is a great way to target the side delts with constant tension, since the cable resists through the...

Shoulders / Advanced / Dual cable pulley machine

5. Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

The Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise is one of the best ways to target the side delts and create a wider-shoulder look. Sitting...

Shoulders / Beginner / Dumbbells

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