One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise
How to do the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
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Dumbbell
How to do the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise
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Lie down sideways on an incline bench press with a dumbbell in the hand. Make sure the shoulder is pressing against the incline bench and the arm is lying across your body with the palm around your navel.
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Hold a dumbbell in your uppermost arm while keeping it extended in front of you parallel to the floor. This is your starting position.
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While keeping the dumbbell parallel to the floor at all times, perform a lateral raise. Your arm should travel straight up until it is pointing at the ceiling. Tip: Exhale as you perform this movement. Hold the dumbbell in the position and feel the contraction in the shoulders for a second.
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While inhaling lower the weight across your body back into the starting position.
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Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
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Switch arms and repeat the movement.
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One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise: common questions
What muscles does the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise work?
The One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise primarily works the Shoulders.
Is the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?
Yes. The One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise?
To do the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise a compound or isolation exercise?
The One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise, it targets the shoulders through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise with correct form?
Lie down sideways on an incline bench press with a dumbbell in the hand. Make sure the shoulder is pressing against the incline bench and the arm is lying across your body with the palm around your navel. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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