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Dumbbell lateral raise

beginnerdumbbells
Dumbbell lateral raise: start of the movement
1 · start
Dumbbell lateral raise: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
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Primary: shoulders

Correct technique

  1. 1Stand with the dumbbells at your sides, elbows slightly bent.
  2. 2Slight forward lean of the torso.
  3. 3Raise your arms to the sides to shoulder height, little fingers slightly up.
  4. 4Lower slowly.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Swinging with the whole body.
  • ✕Raising above shoulder level with the traps up at your ears.

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