Dumbbell Lateral Raise

1. Start by standing upright with a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging down at your sides, and palms facing your body.

2. Keep your back straight, core engaged, and a slight bend in your elbows.

3. With controlled motion, raise the dumbbells out to the sides, keeping your elbows slightly bent, until your arms are parallel to the floor. The dumbbells should be raised to shoulder height, and your palms should face the ground.

4. Pause briefly at the top of the movement with the muscles of your shoulders fully engaged.

5. Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position at your sides.

6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, typically 8-12 reps for muscle growth, or more for endurance training.

7. Ensure not to use momentum to lift the weights; the movement should be controlled throughout.

Tips: - Avoid jerking or swinging the dumbbells; use muscle control. - Do not lift the dumbbells higher than shoulder level to prevent excess stress on the shoulder joint. - Keep the movement smooth and steady, focusing on the lateral deltoids. - Adjust the weight to ensure proper form is maintained throughout the set.

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