Exercise technique

dumbbell side lying one hand raise

The dumbbell side lying one hand raise targets the deltoid muscles and is performed lying on your side, lifting a dumbbell with one arm to shoulder height. This exercise isolates the shoulder muscles and helps improve strength and stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie on your side with your legs extended and your head supported by your arm.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in your top hand with your palm facing down.
  3. Keeping your arm straight, raise the dumbbell up to shoulder height.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Which other muscles are involved?

Trapezius, Rhomboids.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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