Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise: How-to, Tips & More
The Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise is a beginner isolation exercise for your shoulders. You do it with dumbbells and bench. It is a good fit when your goal is muscle growth.
Muscles worked
Shoulders
Primary
How to do the Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise
- Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Raise them out to the sides to shoulder height.
- Pause briefly.
- Lower slowly.
Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise tips
- Sitting stops you from swinging the weight up.
Sets and reps
Most lifters do well with 12 to 20 reps per set, and 12 to 20 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles. You can finish with a drop set when you want extra volume.
Equipment
Dumbbells, Bench
Type
Isolation
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise work?
The Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise mainly works your shoulders.
How many sets and reps should I do?
A good starting point is 12 to 20 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 12 to 20 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.
Is the Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise good for beginners?
Yes. The Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise is considered beginner and is a good choice if you are new to training. Start light and focus on form.
What equipment do I need for the Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise?
You need dumbbells and bench.
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