Dumbbell One-Arm Lateral Raise
The lateral raise one arm at a time, the free hand on the hip; with one bell a shrug or a lean is easy to spot.
How to do it
Setup
Stand tall, one bell at the side, free hand on the hip.
Steps
- Raise the arm out to the side to shoulder height.
- Lead with the elbow, the shoulder kept down.
- Lower slowly; switch arms after the set.
Common mistakes
Leaning away from the bell: stand tall; the lean steals the start. Shoulder hiking toward the ear: blade down before the lift. Swinging from the hip: a dead stop at the side.
Breathing
Exhale raising, inhale lowering.
