Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Training Details Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise

  • Primary Muscle
    Middle Delt
  • Secondary Muscle
    Front Delt, Traps
  • Equipment
    Bumbbell
  • Level
    Average

Why Should You do Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise?

Seated dumbbell lateral raises is a free-weight exercise that puts less weight on the posture than a standing dumbbell lateral raise. The exercise is an isolation exercise that strengthens the entire shoulder area with a focus on the outside shoulders. It also helps you to improve your movement patterns in the shoulder areas

If you do not like to run with dumbbells and want a little more control? First, try running the cable lateral raise as an alternative exercise for the outer part of the shoulder. To put more focus on the posture, standing dumbbell lateral raise.

Performance

Sit at the far end of the bench and take the dumbbells under your legs. Be sure to pinch the shoulder blades together and push the chest forward. The arms should be slightly bent, and the dumbbells should be held with the palms of your hands facing each other. Tighten your core to maintain a good sitting posture and lean forward slightly.

With slightly bent elbows, lift the dumbbells to the side until the elbows are at the same height as the shoulders. Remain for about 1-2 seconds at the top position and then return in a controlled and slow manner to the starting position. Then turn and repeat the exercise in the desired number of reps.

Guide for Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise

  • Remember to start with the dumbbells under your legs
  • Slightly lean forward 
  • Only lift the dumbbells to the same level as your shoulders
  • Pull the dumbbells up slowly
  • Hold in the top position for a few seconds
  • Lower the weight in a calm and slow manner, always with tension in the muscle you are exercising.

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