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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
Trapezius
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise is a free weights exercise targeting Shoulders (Lateral Deltoids) using Dumbbells.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand by your side with your palm facing your body. Keep your other hand on your hip or relaxed by your side.
  2. Lift the dumbbell out to the side, maintaining a slight bend in your elbow. Raise your arm until it is parallel to the floor.
  3. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position, keeping the movement smooth and controlled.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise

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