Dumbbell Seated Lateral to Front Raise

Description

How to do Dumbbell Seated Lateral to Front Raise

1. 01
   Setup

   Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).

2. 02
   Setup

   Let the dumbbells hang by your sides, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement and keeping your back straight with your core engaged.

3. 03

   Exhale as you raise the dumbbells out to your sides until your arms are parallel to the floor, forming a 'T' shape with your body.

4. 04

   Without lowering the dumbbells, rotate your wrists slightly so palms face down, then bring the dumbbells forward until they are in front of your shoulders at shoulder height.

5. 05

   Reverse the motion by moving the dumbbells back out to the sides, then slowly lower them to the starting position with control, inhaling as you descend.

Tips

• Maintain a controlled tempo throughout the entire movement, avoiding any jerky motions or using momentum to lift the weights.
• Keep your shoulders depressed and retracted slightly to prevent shrugging and ensure the deltoids are doing the work, not the upper traps.
• Focus on leading the movement with your elbows during the lateral raise portion, imagining you are pouring water out of a pitcher.
• Ensure your core remains braced to stabilize your torso and prevent excessive rocking or leaning, which can compromise form.

Common mistakes

• Using too much momentum: Avoid swinging the dumbbells up, which reduces muscle activation; instead, use a strict, controlled lift focusing on the deltoids.
• Shrugging the shoulders: Prevent your traps from taking over by keeping your shoulders down and away from your ears throughout the entire range of motion.
• Lifting the weights too high: Do not raise the dumbbells significantly above shoulder height, as this can place unnecessary stress on the shoulder joint and rotator cuff.