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Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Isolation for medial delts — key for shoulder width.
Muscles targeted
White = primary movers · gray = assisting muscles
Front
Back
Shouldersprimary
100%Shoulders
Form guide
Position-by-position cues — train the pattern before you load it.
01
Position 1
Stand tall with dumbbells at sides, slight elbow bend.
02
Position 2
Raise arms out to the sides until hands reach shoulder height.
03
Position 3
Lead with elbows; lower slowly.
Coach cues
- · Use lighter loads — form beats swing.
- · Slight lean forward can bias medial delts.