Dumbbell Lying Lateral Raise

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Instructions Preparation Lie on side with legs separated for support. Grasp dumbbell in front of thigh. Execution Raise dumbbell from floor until arm is vertical. Maintain fixed elbow position (10° to 30° angle) throughout exercise. Lower and repeat. Comments Dumbbell is raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation.

Classification  Utility: Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Pull Muscles Target Deltoid, Lateral Synergists Deltoid, Posterior Supraspinatus Trapezius, Middle Trapezius, Lower Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations Stabilizers Wrist Extensors Trapezius, Upper Levator Scapulae