Dumbbell overhead lateral raise

Also known as: Lu raise.

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Technique

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
2. Raise your straight arms out to the sides in a large arc, palms facing forward.
3. Continue the movement until the dumbbells meet overhead.
4. Slowly lower them back to the starting position.

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Form tips

• Maintain a neutral spine and engage your core to avoid arching your back.
• Keep the motion slow and controlled.

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Muscles

Individual muscles

• Middle deltoid
• Supraspinatus

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Equipment

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Variations

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