Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise
Holding an upright and leaning away from it, the free arm raises the bell; the lean loads the start of the arc.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a rack upright, near hand on it, feet together, body leaning away.
Steps
- Raise the bell out until the arm lines up with the shoulders.
- Keep the lean fixed; only the arm moves.
- Lower slowly; switch arms after the set.
Common mistakes
Pulling the body upright with the holding arm: the lean stays set. Hand rising above the elbow: the elbow leads. Going heavy: in the lean even a light bell is hard.
Breathing
Exhale raising, inhale lowering.
