Thumbs-Up Lateral Raise – Dumbbell

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a thumbs up grip (mid pronation).
  2. Position your arms to your side and about 30 degrees in front of your body.
  3. Engage your core and keep your elbows slightly bent. This is your starting position.
  4. Raise the dumbbells to approximately shoulder height, focusing on using your shoulder muscles.
  5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
  6. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
  7. Repeat the movement for your desired number of repetitions.

Primary Muscles

  • Rotator Cuff - Back
  • Shoulder - Side

Secondary Muscles

  • Trap

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