Dumbbell Lateral Raises

Stability & Strength

This is an instructional video to correctly demonstrate Dumbbell Lateral Raises.

The content in this video is provided for general information purposes only and is not meant to replace a physiotherapy or medical consultation.

Step by Step

This exercise works your Middle Deltoids
Like any exercise this should be pain free or shouldn’t increase existing pain levels, during, after and the next day.
It is normal to feel some delayed onset muscle soreness between 48-72 hours but this should be manageable
Keep your elbow straight and keep good shoulder posture throughout
Hold a dumbbell in each hand by your sides with palms facing each other.
Also make sure that you engage your core muscles to keep your lower back straight throughout
Next take your arm out to the side till your arm is horizontal and keep you palm side facing downwards. Make sure that your arms move in a slightly forwards plane otherwise known as scaption as this is better you’re your shoulder
Next slowly lower back down to the start position
For strengthening you should perform 6-10 reps to fatigue
You should perform 3-5 sets with 3 minutes rests
This session can be done 2-3 times per week
For endurance you should perform 15-25 reps to fatigue
You should perform 3-5 sets with no more than 30 second rests
This session can be done 2-3 times per week

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