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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