How to Do Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Leaning Dumbbell 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 Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise

  1. 01Grasp a stable vertical post with one hand and hold a dumbbell in the other.
  2. 02Lean the torso away from the post until the arm holding the weight hangs vertically.
  3. 03Raise the dumbbell out to the side until the arm is parallel with the floor.
  4. 04Pause briefly at the peak of the contraction before returning the weight to the thigh.
  5. 05Exhale on the ascent and maintain a slight bend in the elbow throughout.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Leaning 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

Keep the working arm in the scapular plane, roughly 30 degrees in front of the torso, to avoid shoulder impingement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise work?

Leaning 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 Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise correctly?

Grasp a stable vertical post with one hand and hold a dumbbell in the other. Lean the torso away from the post until the arm holding the weight hangs vertically. Raise the dumbbell out to the side until the arm is parallel with the floor. Pause briefly at the peak of the contraction before returning the weight to the thigh. Exhale on the ascent and maintain a slight bend in the elbow throughout.

What is the A90 coach tip for Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise?

Keep the working arm in the scapular plane, roughly 30 degrees in front of the torso, to avoid shoulder impingement.

Is Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise?

Leaning Dumbbell Lateral Raise uses dumbbell.

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