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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Abs, Obliques

Exercise Description

The one arm dumbbell lateral raise builds shoulder width and strength. It targets your side delts to create that athletic V-shape look.

How To

1. Stand tall holding a dumbbell in one hand at your side, palm facing your body 2. Keep your core tight and slightly bend the elbow of your working arm 3. Lift the dumbbell out to your side until your arm is parallel to the floor during the one arm dumbbell lateral raise 4. Pause briefly at the top, feeling the burn in your shoulder 5. Lower the weight slowly back to starting position and repeat for desired reps before switching arms

Form Tips

• Keep your wrist straight and lift with your pinky leading the movement • Stop at shoulder height - going higher puts stress on your neck • Control the weight down slowly during each one arm dumbbell lateral raise rep • Stand with feet hip-width apart and avoid leaning to compensate

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and swinging the dumbbell up with momentum • Lifting the weight too high past shoulder level during the one arm dumbbell lateral raise • Leaning away from the working side or using your back to help lift the weight

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