# Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

> A standing dumbbell raise out to the sides that builds the side of the shoulder.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/dumbbell-lateral-raise/
Type: Dumbbell · Isolation
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/lateral-raise-dumbbell/4182e84e6e9c065e.mp4

## How to do it

1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand beside your thighs, palms facing in.
2. Soften your elbows and keep that bend fixed.
3. Raise the dumbbells out to your sides, leading with the elbows, until your arms are about level with your shoulders.
4. Pause briefly, then lower the dumbbells slowly back to your sides.

## Key cues

- Elbows lead, a little ahead of the hands
- Stop at shoulder height
- Keep the elbow bend the same all the way
- Stay upright, no swinging

## Common mistakes

- Swinging the weights up with your body
- Locking the elbows straight
- Lifting the dumbbells above shoulder height
- Using a weight too heavy to control

## Muscles worked

- Primary: Side delts
- Secondary: Front delts

## Equipment

Dumbbells.

## Variations

- [Lateral Raise (Machine)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/machine-lateral-raise/)
- [Lateral Raise (Cable)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/cable-lateral-raise/)
- [Lateral Raise (Band)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/band-lateral-raise/)

## Programs that use it

- [Push Pull Legs](https://fitnessie.app/programs/ppl/)
- [PHUL](https://fitnessie.app/programs/phul/)
- [Upper/Lower](https://fitnessie.app/programs/upper-lower/)

## References

- [ACE: Lateral Raise](https://www.acefitness.org/resources/everyone/exercise-library/26/lateral-raise/)
- [BarBend: Lateral Raise](https://barbend.com/lateral-raises/)
- [StrengthLog: Dumbbell Lateral Raise](https://www.strengthlog.com/dumbbell-lateral-raise/)