How to Do Dumbbell Lateral Raise

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

Also known as Dumbbell Side Raise.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Lateral Raise

  1. 01Hold a dumbbell in each hand at the sides of the thighs with a neutral grip and feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Lift the dumbbells out to the sides with a slight bend in the elbows until the arms are parallel to the floor.
  3. 03Ensure the pinky fingers are slightly higher than the thumbs at the top of the lift to engage the lateral deltoid.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbells back to the outer thighs with a three-second tempo.
  5. 05Reset the shoulder blades before initiating the next repetition to avoid shrugging.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell 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

Lead the movement with the elbows rather than the wrists to ensure the medial deltoid performs the majority of the work.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Lateral Raise work?

Dumbbell 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 Lateral Raise correctly?

Hold a dumbbell in each hand at the sides of the thighs with a neutral grip and feet hip-width apart. Lift the dumbbells out to the sides with a slight bend in the elbows until the arms are parallel to the floor. Ensure the pinky fingers are slightly higher than the thumbs at the top of the lift to engage the lateral deltoid. Lower the dumbbells back to the outer thighs with a three-second tempo. Reset the shoulder blades before initiating the next repetition to avoid shrugging.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Lateral Raise?

Lead the movement with the elbows rather than the wrists to ensure the medial deltoid performs the majority of the work.

Is Dumbbell Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Lateral Raise?

Dumbbell Lateral Raise uses dumbbell.

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