How to perform the Dumbbell Lateral Raise
- 1Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing in, feet about hip-width apart, with a slight bend in your knees and your abs gently braced. Let your shoulders relax down away from your ears and keep a small bend in your elbows.
- 2Lift the dumbbells out to your sides until your hands are about shoulder height, leading slightly with your elbows and keeping the movement slow and controlled, then pause briefly. Lower the weights back down just as slowly; breathe out as you lift and breathe in as you lower.
Coach tips
- Choose a weight that lets you move smoothly without swinging your body or using momentum.
- Keep your shoulders down away from your ears so the work stays in your side shoulders, not in your neck.
- Think about lifting with your elbows, not your hands, and stop at about shoulder height to keep your shoulders happy and safe.
Train shoulders smarter
One rep, one set. Hypro turns the Dumbbell Lateral Raise into measurable progress, week after week.
The right weight, every set
Hypro suggests your next Dumbbell Lateral Raise weight and reps based on what you actually lifted, your rest, and your fatigue. Choose weight-first or reps-first. The more you log, the sharper it gets.
See exactly how much shoulders you train each week
Every set you log counts toward weekly volume per muscle group. Spot imbalances, avoid junk volume, and program the same way IFBB Pros do.
Use this exercise inside an IFBB Pro plan
Pick a coach-made program, get a plan matched to your goals, and message your coach for form checks. The Dumbbell Lateral Raise fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.
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