How to Do Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise

  1. 01Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand and elbows bent to 90 degrees.
  2. 02Maintain that 90 degree arm angle throughout the entire movement.
  3. 03Lift your elbows out to the sides until they are level with your shoulders.
  4. 04Keep your palms facing the floor at the top of the movement.
  5. 05Control the weights back down to the starting position without swinging.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the movement is driven by the elbows to keep the tension on the lateral deltoid head.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise work?

Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise correctly?

Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand and elbows bent to 90 degrees. Maintain that 90 degree arm angle throughout the entire movement. Lift your elbows out to the sides until they are level with your shoulders. Keep your palms facing the floor at the top of the movement. Control the weights back down to the starting position without swinging.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise?

Ensure the movement is driven by the elbows to keep the tension on the lateral deltoid head.

Is Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise?

Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise uses dumbbell.

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