Lateral Raise, Seated (Dumbbell)

Also known as: Lateral Raise, Seated (Dumbbell).

Seated lateral raise

How to perform this exercise

1. Sit upright with two dumbbells beside the bench and feet firmly on the floor.
2. Raise both arms sideways to roughly shoulder height along a comfortable path, keeping the elbow angle nearly fixed.
3. Lower slowly without swinging the torso or forcing the thumbs downward.