Dumbbell 45° Lateral Raise
Arms raise dumbbells forward at 45-degree angle
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement
- Lateral raise · Standing
- Tracks
- Weight & Reps
Works
Side Delts Front Delts Shoulders Traps - Serratus
Back
How to do it
- Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Raise the weights out and forward at a 45-degree angle.
- Lift until your arms are parallel with the floor.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position slowly.
Common mistakes
- Swinging your torso to lift the weights.
- Shrugging your shoulders toward your ears.
Safety
Stop if you feel pinching or sharp pain in the front of your shoulder.
Details
- Base movement
- Lateral raise
- Arms
- Both
- Arms straight or bent
- Bent arms
- Body position
- Standing
- Direction
- Crossover (curtsy)
