ShouldersDumbbellIntermediate

Leaning Away One Arm Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Learn how to perform Leaning Away One Arm Dumbbell Lateral Raise, a Shoulders exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Hold a fixed upright with one hand, lean away from it, and hold a dumbbell in the other hand.

STEP 2

Start phase

Maintain your lean-away angle while raising the dumbbell out to the side.

STEP 3

End phase

Stop at a comfortable shoulder range and lower your arms slowly.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your side deltoids. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid shrugging or swinging your torso to throw the load upward.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you raise your arms and inhale as you lower.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Do not pull yourself upright with the support arm; keep the initial body angle.

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