Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Side-Lying Lateral Raise.
A shoulder isolation exercise performed lying on your side, targeting the medial deltoid with reduced opportunity for body sway or momentum. The stable side-lying position eliminates compensations common in the standing version, maximizing lateral deltoid activation.
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The Dumbbell Side-Lying 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.