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How to do Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

The dumbbell seated lateral raise is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It is performed while seated, which helps minimize momentum and focuses the effort on the shoulder muscles.

Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Traps and Upper back
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
  2. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  3. Raise the dumbbells to your sides with a slight bend in your elbows, until your arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your traps and upper back.

Variations

Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise is a variation of Dumbbell Lateral Raise.

Track Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise in SPLYT

Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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