Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

Target Muscle

Secondary Muscles

Equipment

1

Keep your arms fully extended with the weights by your side at arms length.

2

Slowly lift the dumbbells to the side keeping your arms slightly bent at the elbows until they reach shoulder height.

3

Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.

4

Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain control and good form throughout.

Pro Tip

Controlled Movement: When lifting the dumbbells, do so in a slow and controlled manner. Raise the weights out to your sides until they're at shoulder level, then lower them back down. Avoid swinging the weights or using momentum to lift them, as this can lead to injury and won't properly engage your muscles. Focus on the Shoulders: The Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise primarily targets the lateral deltoids in your shoulders. Make sure you're feeling the burn in these muscles and not in your back or neck. A common mistake is to lift the