dumbbell seated lateral raise
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell seated lateral raise
Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
Keep your back straight and core engaged.
Raise the dumbbells to your sides with a slight bend in your elbows, until your arms are parallel to the ground.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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