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dumbbell side lying one hand raise
dumbbell side lying one hand raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Lie on your side with your legs extended and your head supported by your arm.
Step 2. Hold a dumbbell in your top hand with your palm facing down.
Step 3. Keeping your arm straight, raise the dumbbell up to shoulder height.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
trapeziusrhomboids
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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