Seated Lateral Raise

Step-by-step technique for Seated Lateral Raise, an exercise for side delts using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Sit upright on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
  3. Raise the dumbbells out to the sides to shoulder height.
  4. Lower under control.
Coach tip: Sitting prevents cheating with body momentum.

Muscles worked

Primary: Side Delts

Seated Lateral Raise is a strength exercise that loads the side delts using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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