Dumbbell Seated Alternating Lateral Raise
The seated lateral raise one arm at a time from a bench with a back rest; the other bell waits at the side.
How to do it
Setup
Seated against an upright pad, bells hanging at the sides, palms in.
Steps
- Raise one arm out to the side to shoulder height.
- Lower it before the other arm starts.
- Keep the back on the pad as the sides switch.
Common mistakes
Leaning toward the resting side: back and head stay on the pad. Shrugging the working shoulder: blade down first. Hand rising above the elbow: the elbow leads.
Breathing
Exhale on each raise, inhale lowering.
