Shoulders · Beginner

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

The key isolation movement for building shoulder width.

How to perform it

1. 1Stand tall with the dumbbells beside the thighs.
2. 2Lead with the elbows and raise the arms out to the sides.
3. 3Stop level with the shoulders with the little finger slightly high.
4. 4Lower slowly over three seconds.

Coaching notes

• Light weight and clean form beat heavy swinging.
• Keep a small bend in the elbow throughout.