Sit on a bench with feet flat, back straight, and dumbbells at your sides, palms facing inward.
Execution
Lift dumbbells to shoulder height with a slight elbow bend, engaging shoulders. Pause briefly, then lower slowly. Repeat for desired reps.
Equipment required
Incline Bench, Dumbbell
Target muscles
Shoulders
More Detailed Information
Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise
How to Do:
Starting Position:
Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and your back straight. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides, palms facing inward.
Raise the Dumbbells:
Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, exhale and lift the dumbbells out to the sides until they reach shoulder height. Focus on engaging your shoulder muscles and avoid using momentum.
Pause:
Hold the top position briefly, ensuring your wrists are in line with your shoulders and your arms are parallel to the floor.
Lower the Dumbbells:
Inhale as you slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Repeat:
Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining good posture and controlled movement throughout.
Benefits:
The seated dumbbell lateral raise isolates the lateral deltoid muscles, helping to build shoulder width and strength. The seated position reduces momentum, ensuring the shoulders do the majority of the work for better muscle activation.
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