Seated Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) demonstration

Seated Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

Learn how to do the Seated Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This dumbbell movement primarily targets shoulders, including front shoulder, side shoulder, rear shoulder.

How to Perform Seated Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

  1. 1

    Grab a pair of dumbbells and sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.

  2. 2

    Let your arms hang straight at your sides with your palms facing your body.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Raise both dumbbells out to your sides in an arc until your arms are parallel with the floor, squeezing your shoulders at the top and exhale. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions