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Dumbbell Lateral Raise

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Difficulty

Easy

Equipment Needed

Dumbbells

Starting Position

Standing

Procedure

 
  1. Find the appropriately weighted dumbbells.
  2. Hold the dumbbells at your sides with palms facing your thighs.
  3. Raise the arms out to the sides with a slight bend to the elbow.
  4. Slowly lower the arms to the starting position and repeat.

Coaching Keys

 
  • Keep the abdominals tight.
  • Do not raise dumbbells above shoulder level.

You Should Feel it...

In your shoulders, abdominals, thighs, glutes, and calves.

Exercise Purpose

Improves shoulder strength.

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