Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise
A single-arm shoulder isolation exercise where you raise a dumbbell out to the side to train the lateral delts.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Stand tall with feet about hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell at one side with a slight bend in your elbow.
- Brace your core and keep your shoulders level as your free arm stays relaxed by your side or on your hip.
- Lift the dumbbell out to the side until your hand reaches about shoulder height.
- Pause briefly at the top without shrugging your shoulder toward your ear.
- Lower the dumbbell back to your side with control.
- Complete all reps on one arm, then switch sides.
Form cues
- Lead with your elbow
- Stop at shoulder height
- Keep shoulders level
- Lower with control
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the working shoulder up toward the ear
- Swinging the torso or leaning to start the lift
- Raising the dumbbell higher than shoulder height
- Locking the elbow completely straight
Breathing
Inhale as you lower the dumbbell, and exhale as you lift it out to the side.
