Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise

How to do it

Shift your weight evenly across both feet to stay balanced during each rep.

1. 1

   Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand at your side.

2. 2

   Keep a slight bend in your elbow and your palm facing your body.

3. 3

   Raise the dumbbell out to the side until your arm is parallel to the floor.

4. 4

   Pause at the top of the movement, then lower the weight back down with control.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.

Common mistakes

• ✕Raising the dumbbell above shoulder height
• ✕Leaning the torso toward the loaded side
• ✕Rotating the palm upward as the arm rises