Side-lying dumbbell lateral raise

Dumbbell, bench to lie on

Also called side lying dumbbell raise

Side-lying dumbbell lateral raise, start positionSide-lying dumbbell lateral raise, end position
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Lie on your side on a bench with the top arm hanging, raise the dumbbell to shoulder height in a wide arc, then lower slowly.

  1. Slight elbow bend, lead with it
  2. Raise to shoulder height
  3. Slow lowering through the stretch

Movement

Pattern
Lateral raise
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
One side at a time
Equipment
Bench, Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

Ratings

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  • Muscle growth higher is better4.0

    Very good; among the better picks for the muscle. 1 source.