How to Do Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise

Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise is a chest exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder width apart holding a dumbbell in one hand at your hip.
  2. 02Keep a slight bend in your elbow and rotate your palm to face forward or slightly up.
  3. 03Raise the dumbbell diagonally across your body toward the opposite shoulder.
  4. 04Contract your upper chest at the peak of the movement.
  5. 05Lower the weight with control back to the starting position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

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

Focus on bringing the dumbbell toward the opposite shoulder rather than just lifting it vertically.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise work?

Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder width apart holding a dumbbell in one hand at your hip. Keep a slight bend in your elbow and rotate your palm to face forward or slightly up. Raise the dumbbell diagonally across your body toward the opposite shoulder. Contract your upper chest at the peak of the movement. Lower the weight with control back to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise?

Focus on bringing the dumbbell toward the opposite shoulder rather than just lifting it vertically.

Is Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise?

Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise uses dumbbell.

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