Shoulder Isolation · Dumbbells
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Primary muscles: Side shoulders
Exercise data by RepDB (repdb.co)
Setup
- Stand tall with light dumbbells at your sides.
- Keep a soft bend in the elbows.
- Brace lightly and keep shoulders relaxed.
How To Perform It
- Raise the arms out to the sides under control.
- Stop around shoulder height or earlier if needed.
- Lower slowly without swinging.
Key ASF Cue
“Lead with the elbows and keep the weight light enough to stay still.”
Common Mistakes
- Swinging from the hips.
- Shrugging toward the ears.
- Using loads that force bent-arm heaving.
Alternatives / Substitutions
None listed.
Safety Note
Use a comfortable shoulder range; height is not the goal if position deteriorates.