Dumbbell Lateral Raise.

How to do it.

1. Step 01

   Stand with a slight bend in your knees, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.

2. Step 02

   Keep a slight bend in your elbows and maintain a neutral spine.

3. Step 03

   Raise the dumbbells out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the floor.

4. Step 04

   Focus on leading with your elbows and feeling the contraction in your side deltoids.

5. Step 05

   Pause briefly at the top of the movement.

6. Step 06

   Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.

Pro cues.

• Use lighter weights to ensure proper form and muscle activation.

• Avoid shrugging your shoulders or using momentum.

• Keep your pinkies slightly higher than your thumbs at the top.