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Weighted Round Arm

Category
Shoulders
Equipment
Weighted
Target
Delts

Round arm raises trace a wide, sweeping arc with the arms rather than the straight-line path of a standard lateral raise, which changes the tension curve on the delts through the movement. It's a less common shoulder isolation variation, generally used to add training variety once standard raises have plateaued. Light weight is enough here — the range and control matter more than load.

How to Do the Weighted Round Arm

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. Raise your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. Continue lifting your arms until they are parallel to the floor.
  5. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for your target rep goal, keeping your core engaged and avoiding any reliance on momentum.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
0 kcal

Muscles Worked

The Weighted Round Arm primarily targets the Delts, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Upper Back.

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Equipment Alternatives

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

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FAQ

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