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dumbbell side lying one hand raise

dumbbell side lying one hand raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: delts. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell side lying one hand raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
delts
Muscle group
trapezius
Body part
shoulders
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

trapezius, rhomboids

How to perform

  1. Lie on your side with your legs extended and your head supported by your arm.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in your top hand with your palm facing down.
  3. Keeping your arm straight, raise the dumbbell up to shoulder height.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.