Lateral Raise, Single-Arm, Standing

Starting Position

• grasp a dumbbell with one hand
• hold it next to your thigh
• the palm of the hand points to the thigh
• the feet are shoulder width apart, bend your knees a little
• you can hold up to something with the opposite arm to stabilize your body

Correct Execution

• guide the dumbbell up by lifting your arm
• keep the elbow bent a bit
• the movement only happens in the shoulder
• avoid swinging with your body
• hold the weight up for two seconds, then let it sink down again slowly
• repeat the exercise several times, do not forget the other arm

tips for the workout

1. if you turn the thumbs downwards a little (as if you pour something out of a bottle), you can require the deltoid a little more
2. if you want to train the upper chest and the front part of the deltoid, bring the weights up above your head