Lateral Dumbbell Raises

Instructions

1. 1.Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing into the sides of your thighs. This is your starting position.
2. 2.While keeping your body stationary, raise your arms simultaneously a slight bend in your elbows, keeping your palms facing downward. Raise the dumbbells to just over the shoulder height.
3. 3.Pause for a moment at the top of the motion then slowly return to the starting position.
4. 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• Don't swing or bounce your body when performing this exercise.
• Keep your back straight as you raise the dumbbells.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.

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