The dumbbell lateral raise is a fundamental strength-training exercise that targets the lateral deltoids, the muscles on the sides of your shoulders. It is a highly effective isolation exercise for developing shoulder width and enhancing overall shoulder aesthetics and strength.
Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and have them hanging by your side with the palms facing inwards towards your body.
This is the starting position.
From here raise your arms up and to the side until you reach shoulder height, or as high as you can, with a slight bend in your elbow.
Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to your side. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.
If you find yourself tipping backwards as you raise your arms up, put the back of your chair against a wall to help prevent this.
If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.