Step 1: Pick up the dumbbells off the floor or off the rack using a neutral grip (palms facing in). When grasping the dumbbell, wrap your thumbs around it tightly. The dumbbells should be directly in front of you and touching (with your palms still facing in).
Step 2: Keeping your knees slightly bent, your arms slightly bent and your lower back tight and stationary, raise your arms to each side until the dumbbells are directly over your head. Your arms will remain slightly bent throughout the movement – even at the top – and allow the dumbbells to touch at the top (your palms will be facing out at the top).
Step 3: Lower the weight in a controlled manner to starting position. Make sure to keep your torso positioned slightly forward to ensure side deltoids stay as the primary focus of the movement. Maintain a slight bend in the elbows (and in the knees) throughout the movement.
Step 4: Take a breath between reps, exhaling only when reps are completed. Repeat until the desired reps are reached and then set the weights on the floor or in the rack. Heavier dumbbells can be used on each additional set.
Benefits:
Lateral Raises are an excellent way to build strength and muscle in your shoulders and, more specifically, your side deltoids.
Concentrate on letting your side deltoids do the work. Imagine a string on a ceiling pulling your slightly bent arms up. You shouldn’t be swinging the weight up. Proper form is necessary in order for your side deltoids to get the maximum benefit.
The full dumbbell lateral raise really puts the focus on the upper cap of your shoulder, allowing you to concentrate on a hard-to-reach portion of your shoulders.
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