dumbbell seated lateral raise
The dumbbell seated lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It is performed while seated, which helps minimize momentum and focuses the effort on the shoulder muscles.
Difficulty
Equipment: dumbbell
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
deltsUPPER PUSH
Secondary Muscles
trapsupper back
Instructions
- 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.
