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Standing Dumbbell Bent Arm Lateral Raise

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How to Do

How to Do Standing Dumbbell Lateral Raise with Bent Arm

The dumbbell lateral raise with bent arm should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.

If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the dumbbell lateral raise with bent arm.

Beginning

Beginning Lateral Raise with Bent Arm

1. Maintain the angle at your elbows by pressing your elbows outward.

2. Raise your arms to the point where your upper and lower arms are parallel to the floor.

Movement

Lateral Raise with Bent Arm Movement

1. Hinge at the hips and bend over, keeping your back straight, until your torso is parallel to the floor or close to it.

2. Allow the dumbbells to dangle beneath your sternum.

3. Raise your arms out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the ground.

4. Take them down gradually.

Benefits

Lateral Raise with Bent Arm Benefits

The rear lateral raise, also known as the bent-over lateral raise, is a strength and hypertrophy (growth in size) exercise for your rear deltoids. These are the small muscles that run along the backs of your shoulders.

Exercise Aliases

Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Bent Over Lateral Raise.

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