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How to do Dumbbell Seated Bent Arm Lateral Raise

The dumbbell seated bent arm lateral raise targets the deltoid muscles in the shoulders, with secondary emphasis on the trapezius and rhomboids. It is performed while seated, which helps stabilize the body and focus the effort on the shoulders.

Dumbbell Seated Bent Arm Lateral Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Trapezius and Rhomboids
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell Seated Bent Arm Lateral Raise, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body and your arms bent at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Keeping your elbows bent, raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Seated Bent Arm Lateral Raise works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your trapezius and rhomboids.

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