How to Do Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises

Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises

  1. 01Set an incline bench to 45 degrees and lie chest-down with the dumbbells hanging straight toward the floor.
  2. 02Raise the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until the arms are parallel with the floor.
  3. 03Keep a slight bend in the elbows and lead the movement with the pinky fingers for maximal medial delt engagement.
  4. 04Pause for a split second at the peak of the raise before lowering the weights back under the chest.
  5. 05Inhale at the bottom and exhale as the dumbbells reach shoulder height.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises

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

Keep the chest glued to the pad to prevent the lower back from swinging the dumbbells up.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises work?

Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises correctly?

Set an incline bench to 45 degrees and lie chest-down with the dumbbells hanging straight toward the floor. Raise the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until the arms are parallel with the floor. Keep a slight bend in the elbows and lead the movement with the pinky fingers for maximal medial delt engagement. Pause for a split second at the peak of the raise before lowering the weights back under the chest. Inhale at the bottom and exhale as the dumbbells reach shoulder height.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises?

Keep the chest glued to the pad to prevent the lower back from swinging the dumbbells up.

Is Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises?

Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises uses dumbbell.

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