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Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise exercise animation

Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

Category
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Delts

Lateral raises build the width people actually notice in a physique, since the medial delt is what caps off the shoulder from the front. Sitting takes the legs and hips out of generating momentum, so the arms have to do the lifting honestly. A slight forward lean and stopping around shoulder height keeps tension on the delts instead of the traps.

How to Do the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
  2. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  3. Raise the dumbbells to your sides with a slight bend in your elbows, until your arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise primarily targets the Delts, with Traps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Upper Back.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have dumbbell? These target the same delts with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise work?
The Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise primarily targets the delts, with the traps and upper back assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise?
The Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise is done with a dumbbell.
What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise?
If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Left Hook. Boxing targets the same delts using body weight instead.