Dumbbell Lateral Raise Version I
Sculpt strong, boulder shoulders with this classicisolation move. Focus on controlled raises to your sides to maximize tension on the lateral deltoids for a wider, defined physique.
The Dumbbell Lateral Raise Version I mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Lateral Raise Version I Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Dumbbell Lateral Raise Version I
Setup
Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing your torso. Keep your back straight, core engaged, and gaze forward.
Movement
With a slight bend in your elbows, exhale as you lift the dumbbells out to the sides.
Continue lifting until your arms are approximately parallel to the floor, forming a 'T' shape with your body.
Hold briefly at the top of the movement, focusing on contracting the side of your shoulders.
Inhale as you slowly and under control return the weights back toward your starting position.
Key Tips
Avoid shrugging your traps; keep your shoulders down away from your ears.
Maintain a controlled tempo, avoiding momentum or swinging the weights to complete the rep.
Ensure you are lifting straight out to the side rather than in front of your body.
Dumbbell Lateral Raise Version I FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Lateral Raise Version I work?
The Dumbbell Lateral Raise Version I mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Lateral Raise Version I?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Lateral Raise Version I go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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