Dumbbell Lateral Raise starting positionDumbbell Lateral Raise end position

Form guide

How to Do Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Isolates the side delts for broader-looking shoulders.

Level
Beginner
Equipment
Dumbbells
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Shoulders

Step by step

  1. 1Stand with light dumbbells at your sides.
  2. 2Raise your arms out to the sides to shoulder height, elbows soft.
  3. 3Lower slowly.

Common mistakes

  • Using weights that are too heavy and swinging.
  • Shrugging the shoulders up.

Alternatives

Put it to work

Routines with Dumbbell Lateral Raise