Lateral Dumbbell Raise

Prime Movers/Muscles worked: Medial Deltoids, Trapezius

Beginning Position:

( can be standing or seated )

* Grasp dumbbells with palms at sides and facing in
* Bend elbows slightly

Upward Movement Phase:

* Keeping your elbows bent at the same angle, slowly begin to raise the dumbbells to the side
* Stop the dumbbells as they reach shoulder level (palms should be facing the floor)

Downward Movement Phase:

* Slowly lower the dumbbells to the start position