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Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise

The Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise is a dumbbell exercise that targets the shoulders, with the traps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Traps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body part
Shoulders

Step by step

  1. Stand sideways next to a support and hold a dumbbell in the hand farthest from the support.
  2. Lean away from the support and engage your core.
  3. Lift the dumbbell outward to shoulder height in a controlled motion.
  4. Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. Keep a slight bend in the elbow and maintain controlled movements.
  6. Avoid swinging your torso and maintain steady breathing.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch sides.

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