Bench Side Lying Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Lie on your side on a bench, support your torso with your lower arm, and hold a dumbbell beside your upper thigh.

Keep your torso still and lift the dumbbell by raising your upper arm out to the side.

Stop within a comfortable shoulder range and slowly lower the dumbbell beside your thigh.

The side deltoid is the main working muscle. Focus on raising your arm while keeping your torso steady.

Avoid rolling your torso backward or shrugging to lift the dumbbell.

Exhale as you raise your arm and inhale as you lower it.

Start with a light dumbbell and match the range and repetitions on both sides.