Dumbbell Front Lateral Raise
The Dumbbell Front Lateral Raise primarily works the Supraspinatus, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Serratus Anterior, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Extensors. It is a dumbbell isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A dumbbell isolation pull exercise targeting the Supraspinatus.
| Equipment | Dumbbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Abduction |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Supraspinatus |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Serratus Anterior, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Supraspinatus (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Extensors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp dumbbell and position in front of thigh with arm straight. Turn pinkie finger side outward. Execution: Raise arms to side, slightly to front until shoulder height or slightly higher. Lower and repeat. Continue with opposite arm. Comments: Raise toward 10 o'clock with left arm and toward 2 o'clock with right arm. Maintain straight elbow position with elbow pointing outward throughout exercise.
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