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Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Cross Raise is a free weights exercise targeting Shoulders (Anterior Deltoids) using Dumbbells.
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How to perform it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in your right hand with a neutral grip. Extend your right arm straight down at your side. Your left hand should be on your hip for support.
- Raise the dumbbell diagonally across your body towards your left shoulder, keeping your arm straight and maintaining a slight bend in your elbow.
- Hold the position briefly at the top, ensuring the dumbbell reaches shoulder height.
- Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position, keeping your movements slow and steady. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the left arm.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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