Shoulders
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Seated Side Lateral Raise
Seated Side Lateral Raise is a beginner-friendly shoulder exercise performed with dumbbells. It also involves the arms and back.
Dumbbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Shoulders
Seated Side Lateral Raise also involves arms, back.
Strength
Movement pattern: raise. This is an isolation exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Seated Side Lateral Raise
- Pick a couple of dumbbells and sit at the end of a flat bench with your feet firmly on the floor. Hold the dumbbells with your palms facing in and your arms straight down at your sides at arms' length. This will be your starting position.
- While maintaining the torso stationary (no swinging), lift the dumbbells to your side with a slight bend on the elbow and the hands slightly tilted forward as if pouring water in a glass. Continue to go up until you arms are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this movement and pause for a second at the top.
- Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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FAQ
Common questions about Seated Side Lateral Raise.
What muscles does Seated Side Lateral Raise work?
Seated Side Lateral Raise primarily trains the shoulders and also involves the arms and back.
Is Seated Side Lateral Raise beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Seated Side Lateral Raise?
This variation uses dumbbells.
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