Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raises
Step by step
How to perform
- Position yourself on the bench, facing downwards, with a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging down straight, and palms facing each other.
- Keeping your torso stationary, raise the dumbbells to your sides while exhaling, keeping your arms slightly bent at the elbows and the hands tilted forward as if pouring water in a glass.
- Continue to lift the dumbbells until your arms are parallel to the floor, ensuring that the focus is on your shoulder muscles doing the work rather than your arms.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position while inhaling, ensuring a controlled movement, and repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Dumbbell Chest Supported Lateral Raise is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the deltoids, enhancing shoulder stability and upper body muscle definition. It is an ideal workout for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts, as it can be easily modified according to individual strength levels. People would want to do this exercise for its capacity to improve shoulder mobility, enhance posture, and contribute to a well-rounded upper body strength training routine.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Lift the dumbbells to the side until your elbows are at shoulder height and your arms are parallel to the floor. Ensure to lift the weights in a controlled manner, avoiding any jerky or sudden movements which can strain your muscles or joints.
One common mistake is trying to lift too heavy. The weight of the dumbbells should be such that you can perform the exercise with proper form and control. Lifting too heavy can lead to improper form, reducing the effectiveness of the exercise and increasing the risk of injury.
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