Dumbbell Seated Bent-Arm Lateral Raise
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Equipment
The Dumbbell Seated Bent-Arm Lateral Raise targets the shoulders, particularly focusing on the lateral deltoids. This exercise helps in building shoulder width and definition. It is excellent for isolating the shoulders, minimizing trapezius involvement when performed correctly.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with feet flat on the floor, holding dumbbells with a bent-arm position.
- Keep your back straight and chest up, engaging your core for stability.
- Lift the dumbbells out to the sides until your elbows are at shoulder height.
- Hold briefly at the top, feeling the contraction in the shoulders.
- Lower the dumbbells back down with control, keeping the bend in your elbows.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Posterior Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers
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