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Dumbbell Lateral Raise Hold

The dumbbell lateral raise hold is an isometric shoulder exercise performed by holding dumbbells with the arms raised out to the sides. It primarily challenges the side deltoids while the upper back helps maintain shoulder position. This exercise supports shoulder strength endurance and control.

Demonstration

Demonstration: Dumbbell Lateral Raise Hold

Instructions

  1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms by your sides, and feet about hip-width apart.
  2. Brace your abdomen and keep your chest lifted with your shoulders relaxed.
  3. Raise both arms out to the sides until they are approximately level with your shoulders, keeping a soft bend in the elbows.
  4. Hold this position while keeping your wrists neutral and your torso still.
  5. Lower the dumbbells slowly to your sides when the hold is complete.
Muscle Group
Side Delts
Other Muscle Groups
Traps
Type
Strength
Mechanics
Isolation
Laterality
Bilateral
Movement Mode
Isometric
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Beginner

Technique tips

  1. Choose a load that lets you hold the arm position without shrugging your shoulders.
  2. Keep the dumbbells slightly in front of your body rather than directly in line with your shoulders.
  3. Stop the hold if you cannot keep your arms near shoulder height with controlled posture.
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