Shoulders
Dumbbell
Lateral raises with dumbbells
Classic dumbbell lateral raise for wide shoulders.
Setup
Stand tall, feet hip-width apart, knees slightly soft.
Dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides, palms facing in.
Elbows slightly bent and locked in this position.
Chest up, shoulder blades stable, neck relaxed.
Engage your core, no swinging from hips or torso.
Execution
Raise both arms out to the sides to about shoulder height, elbows slightly in front of hands.
Back of hands face up, pinky finger slightly higher than the thumb.
Hold briefly at the top, maxing out side shoulder tension.
Lower slowly and under control, maintaining tension.
Breathing: Exhale when raising, inhale when lowering.
