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dumbbell one arm lateral raise
dumbbell one arm lateral raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with your palm facing your body.
Step 2. Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Step 3. Raise the dumbbell to the side, keeping your arm straight and your palm facing down.
Step 4. Continue lifting until your arm is parallel to the ground.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
trapeziustriceps
Primary body parts
shoulders
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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