Dumbbell Lateral Raise



Muscles

Target
Deltoid, Lateral

Synergists
Deltoid, Anterior
Supraspinatus
Trapezius, Middle
Trapezius, Lower
Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations

Stabilizers
Trapezius, Upper
Levator Scapulae
Wrist Extensors

Instructions

Preparation
Grasp dumbbells in front of thighs. Bend over at hips slightly with knees bent.

Execution
With elbows slightly bent, raise upper arms to sides until elbows are shoulder height. Maintain elbows' height above or equal to wrists. Lower and repeat.

Comments
Maintain fixed elbow position (10° to 30° angle) throughout exercise. Dumbbells are raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation. As the elbows drops lower than the wrists, the front deltoids become the primary mover instead of the lateral deltoids.

Source: exrx.net