This exercise involves standing with dumbbells in hand and raising them laterally to shoulder height, targeting the lateral deltoid muscles in the shoulders.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens leg muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Increases cardiovascular endurance
- Targets multiple muscle groups at once
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Can be done with minimal equipment
- Can be incorporated into a full-body workout routine
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing inward.
- Keep your arms straight and lift them out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment and then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to your sides.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Upper Back
Primary
Shoulder
Primary
Chest
Primary