Exercise Profile
- Target Muscle Group
- Exercise TypeStrength
- Equipment RequiredDumbbell
- MechanicsIsolation
- Force TypePull
- Experience LevelBeginner
- Secondary Muscles
None
Target Muscle Group
Shoulders
Seated Alternating Dumbbell Lateral Raise Overview
The seated alternating dumbbell lateral raise exercise is a variation of the lateral raise used to isolate and strengthen the muscles of the shoulder.
Performing unilateral movements can help improve weaknesses, balance your strength and aesthetic physique, and work towards reducing injuries by addressing imbalances in the body.
Seated Alternating Dumbbell Lateral Raise Instructions
- Grab a pair of dumbbells with a neutral grip and sit on the edge of a flat bench with your feet around shoulder width apart. This is the starting position for the exercise.
- Slowly raise one dumbbell to around shoulder height. Pause, and then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Immediately repeat the movement on the other arm. This is one rep.
- Repeat for the desired rep range.
Seated Alternating Dumbbell Lateral Raise Tips
- Avoid allowing your hands to go higher than your elbow.
- Because this is an isolation exercise, the focus should be on working the muscle correctly - not moving as much weight as you can.
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