Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Seated Bent-Arm Lateral Raise.
The Dumbbell Seated Bent-Arm Lateral Raise is a shoulder isolation exercise performed seated, with the elbows bent at approximately 90 degrees, reducing the leverage and allowing greater focus on the medial deltoid. Performing it seated minimizes momentum from the lower body, making it a stricter variation of the standard lateral raise.
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The Dumbbell Seated Bent-Arm Lateral Raise is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.