Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Setup

• Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at the sides, palms facing in.
• Soften the elbows slightly and keep that bend fixed.

Execution

1. 1.Raise both arms out to the sides until they are roughly level with the shoulders.
2. 2.Pause briefly at the top.
3. 3.Lower under control back to the sides.

Breathing

Exhale as you raise, inhale as you lower.

Form cues

• Lead with the elbows, not the hands.
• Stop at shoulder height.
• Keep the torso still — no swinging.

Common mistakes

• Using momentum from the hips.
• Shrugging the traps to lift higher.
• Going far heavier than the muscle can control.