Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The seated dumbbell lateral raise targets the shoulder muscles, particularly focusing on the deltoid lateral fibers. This exercise helps in developing width and definition in the upper body, improving shoulder strength and stability.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a dumbbell in each hand.
- Keep your back straight, engage your core, and let your arms hang by your sides.
- Raise the dumbbells to your sides until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows and avoid shrugging your shoulders.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers
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