Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise
The Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and back. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise
Stand next to a sturdy vertical structure like a squat rack or smith machine. Hold onto it with one hand for support.
Grasp a dumbbell in your free hand with an overhand grip (palm facing towards the body).
Lean your body away from the rack to create tension on the side holding the dumbbell, while keeping your feet positioned close to the base of the structure.
Keep your working arm straight with a slight bend in the elbow and your palm facing downward.
Exhale and lift the dumbbell out to the side in a wide arc until your arm is parallel to the floor or slightly higher. Keep your torso stable and avoid using momentum.
Hold for a brief moment at the top of the movement, contracting the lateral deltoid.
Inhale as you slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Complete the desired number of repetitions and then switch arms.
Make sure to do the same number of repetitions on both arms to maintain symmetry in your muscle development. Always perform the exercise using a weight that allows for proper form throughout the set, and avoid swinging the weight or using momentum to lift it.
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Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise work?
The Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and back. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Single-Arm Lateral Raise, Cable Lateral Leaning Raise, Dumbbell Side-Lying Lateral Raise and Dumbbell Incline Single-Arm Lateral Raise.
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