Dumbbell Standing Bent Arm Lateral Raise
Description
The dumbbell standing bent arm lateral raise performs lateral raises with the elbows bent at 90 degrees throughout. The bent arm position shortens the lever arm, allowing heavier loading and reducing shoulder strain. The shorter lever changes the strength curve while still building the side delts.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Standing Bent Arm Lateral Raise Instructions
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Bend your elbows to 90 degrees with forearms parallel to the floor.
- Position the dumbbells in front of your body with palms facing each other.
- Brace your core and pull your shoulders back.
- Maintain the bent arm position throughout.
- Raise the dumbbells out to the sides by lifting the elbows.
- Continue until your upper arms are level with your shoulders.
- Lower the dumbbells back down with control to the starting position.
Dumbbell Standing Bent Arm Lateral Raise Form & Visual
Dumbbell Standing Bent Arm Lateral Raise Benefits
- Allows heavier loading than straight arm raises
- Reduces shoulder strain
- Builds side delt strength
- Different strength curve than standard lateral raise
- Useful for breaking through plateau
- Strong side delt activation
Dumbbell Standing Bent Arm Lateral Raise Muscles Worked
- Lateral deltoid
- Trapezius (upper)
- Anterior deltoid
Dumbbell Standing Bent Arm Lateral Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Lateral Raise
- Cable Lateral Raise
- Upright Row
- Bent Arm Lateral
