dumbbell side lying one hand raise
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell side lying one hand raise
Lie on your side with your legs extended and your head supported by your arm.
Hold a dumbbell in your top hand with your palm facing down.
Keeping your arm straight, raise the dumbbell up to shoulder height.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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