How to do a straight side raise

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

A lateral raise with straight arms — lifts the dumbbells out to the sides for the tops of your shoulders.

How to do it

1Hold the dumbbells at your sides, arms fairly straight
2Raise them out to shoulder height
3Lower under control

Common mistakes

×Using momentum
×Raising above shoulder height and shrugging

Muscles worked

Shoulders

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