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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Trapezius

Exercise Description

The seated lateral raise builds wider shoulders and creates that V-shape look. It targets the side delts better than most shoulder moves.

How To

1. Sit on a bench with your back straight, holding dumbbells at your sides with palms facing down. 2. Keep your core tight and chest up throughout the entire seated lateral raise movement. 3. Lift the weights out to your sides until your arms are parallel to the floor, leading with your pinkies. 4. Hold for one second at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to starting position. 5. Complete your seated lateral raise reps with control - no swinging or momentum.

Form Tips

• Keep your shoulders down and back during the seated lateral raise to avoid neck strain • Stop at shoulder height - going higher puts stress on your joints • Use a slow, controlled tempo for better muscle activation in your seated lateral raise • Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the entire movement

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and swinging the dumbbells up instead of lifting with control • Raising your shoulders toward your ears during the seated lateral raise movement • Lifting the weights too high above shoulder level, which can cause injury

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