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How to do the Seated Side Lateral Raise - Learn Proper Seated Side Lateral Raise Form
- Step 1: Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Keep your feet shoulder width apart and sit upright with the dumbbells extended down by your sides, palms facing in. This is your starting position.
- Step 2: Keep your elbows slightly bent and exhale as you raise the dumbbells straight out to the sides until your arms are parallel with the floor.
- Step 3: Pause for a moment and then inhale as you slowly return the dumbbells to the starting position.
- Step 4: Repeat for a complete set.
Seated Side Lateral Raise Variations and Seated Side Lateral Raise Alternatives
- Variation 1: Perform this exercise with only one arm at a time and alternate sides.
- Variation 2: Perform this exercise standing.
Seated Side Lateral Raise Tips
- Tip 1: Keep your body stationary throughout the exercise, using only your arms to raise and lower the dumbbells.
- Tip 2: Lower the weight resistance if the movement is not fluid.
Seated Side Lateral Raise Records and Seated Side Lateral Raise Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 30 | 3 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 28 pounds | 10 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 16 | 16 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 337 | 337 |
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Seated Side Lateral Raise Chart - Average Seated Side Lateral Raise Weight Lifted
Seated Side Lateral Raise - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise | Shoulders | Beginner |
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Alternating Kettlebell Hang Clean | Shoulders | Intermediate |
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Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold | Shoulders | Beginner |
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Alternating Ropes Whip | Shoulders | Intermediate |
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Arm Circles | Shoulders | Beginner |
Seated Side Lateral Raise Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Seated Side Lateral Raise )
| Workout Plan | Difficulty | |
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Randy Orton Workout Plan | Expert |
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Jay Cutler Workout Plan | Expert |
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Army Boot Camp Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Wheelchair Workout Plan | Intermediate |
Seated Side Lateral Raise Muscles Worked
Seated Side Lateral Raise Equipment
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| Dumbbells |
| Flat Bench |
Seated Side Lateral Raise Training Details
The seated side lateral raise is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the .
The only seated side lateral raise equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells and flat bench. There are however many different seated side lateral raise variations that you can try out that may require different types of seated side lateral raise equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper seated side lateral raise form is easy with the step by step seated side lateral raise instructions, seated side lateral raise tips, and the instructional seated side lateral raise technique video on this page. The seated side lateral raise is a push exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the seated side lateral raise video, learn how to do the seated side lateral raise , and then be sure and browse through the seated side lateral raise workouts on our workout plans page!
Seated Side Lateral Raise Sports
Seated Side Lateral Raise Force Type: Push
Seated Side Lateral Raise Mechanics Type: Isolation
Seated Side Lateral Raise Other Names: Seated Side Lateral Raises
