ShouldersDumbbellBeginner
One Arm Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Learn how to perform One Arm Dumbbell Lateral Raise, a Shoulders exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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STEP 1
Setup
Stand upright with a dumbbell in one hand and your other arm relaxed.
STEP 2
Start phase
Raise the working arm toward shoulder height without leaning 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
Enter the weight of the single dumbbell and match the repetitions on each side.
