Alternating Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Seated position eliminates momentum during alternating side raises.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Dumbbell, Bench
- Movement
- Lateral raise · Seated
- Tracks
- Weight & Reps
Works
Shoulders Side Delts
How to do it
- Sit upright on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Raise one arm out to the side until it reaches shoulder height.
- Lower the weight slowly back to the starting position.
- Repeat the motion with the opposite arm.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the body to generate momentum.
- Raising the arms higher than shoulder level.
- Locking the elbows completely straight.
- Shrugging the traps up toward the ears.
Tips
- Lead the movement with your elbows, not your hands.
- Imagine pouring water out of a pitcher at the top.
- Keep your torso still against the bench backrest.
Details
- Base movement
- Lateral raise
- Arms
- Alternating
- Arms straight or bent
- Bent arms
- Body position
- Seated
