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Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Strengthen your shoulders with Dumbbell Lateral Raises. Lift dumbbells sideways and lower them down to improve shoulder strength and stability.
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Dumbbell Lateral Raise instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Start by standing straight with a dumbbell in each hand, your feet shoulder width apart.
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Hold the dumbbells at your side with your palms facing each other.
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Keep your back straight, brace your core, and slowly lift the dumbbells to the side until your arms are parallel with the floor.
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Pause for a moment at the top, then lower the dumbbells back down to your sides in a controlled movement.
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Repeat for the programmed number of reps. Be sure not to use your back or sway your body to lift the weights.
Start by standing straight with a dumbbell in each hand, your feet shoulder width apart.
Hold the dumbbells at your side with your palms facing each other.
Keep your back straight, brace your core, and slowly lift the dumbbells to the side until your arms are parallel with the floor.
Pause for a moment at the top, then lower the dumbbells back down to your sides in a controlled movement.
Repeat for the programmed number of reps. Be sure not to use your back or sway your body to lift the weights.
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