Dumbbell Lateral Raise primarily works the side delts. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- side delts
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Dumbbell Lateral Raise
- Lead with the elbows, raise to shoulder height
- Control the lower — that is where the work is
Common mistakes
- Swinging with momentum — go lighter
- Shrugging the traps up
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is side delts. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Band Chest Press
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Band Chest Press · Band Chest Press · Overhead Press (DB) · Cable Lateral Raise
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