ShouldersDumbbellIntermediate

Leaning In One Arm Dumbbell Lateral Raise

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

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STEP 1

Setup

Support yourself against an upright, lean toward it, and hold a dumbbell in the opposite hand.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep your torso leaning toward the support as you raise the dumbbell sideways.

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

Keep the lean toward the upright, distinguishing this from a lean-away raise.

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