Dumbbell Side Raise
Lifts weights straight out to the sides
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement
- Lateral raise · Standing
- Tracks
- Weight & Reps
Works
Side Delts Shoulders Traps Front Delts Back
How to do it
- Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Lift the weights out to the side until arms are parallel to the floor.
- Pause briefly at the top of the range of motion.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly back to the starting position.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the body to generate momentum.
- Raising the arms higher than shoulder level.
- Bending the elbows too much into a row.
- Shrugging the traps instead of isolating the delts.
Safety
Stop if you feel pinching in the front or top of your shoulder.
Tips
- Lead the movement with your elbows, not your hands.
- Imagine pouring water out of a pitcher at the top.
- Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears.
Details
- Base movement
- Lateral raise
- Arms
- Both
- Arms straight or bent
- Bent arms
- Hand orientation
- Pronated (palms down / away)
- Body position
- Standing
