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Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing
Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing is a beginner compound strength exercise that works the delts (shoulders), with the upper back and lower back assisting. It needs a dumbbell. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 8-12 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Delts
- Body part
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Pull
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 8-12
- Calories / min
- ≈ 6.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Shoulders · Lateral Deltoids
Secondary muscles
- Upper Back · Trapezius
- Lower Back · Erector Spinae
How to do Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging by your sides and palms facing your body. Keep your torso leaning towards the floor.
- Begin raising your torso while swinging both arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height, using a controlled momentum and bending your elbows at 90 degrees as you raise up.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring your arms are parallel and your torso vertical to the floor.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Do not raise the dumbbells higher than shoulder height to prevent shoulder strain.
- Use a controlled swing to lift the weights; avoid excessive momentum.
- Exhale as you lift the dumbbells and inhale as you lower them.
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Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing FAQ
What muscles does Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing work?
Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing mainly works the delts in the shoulders (Lateral Deltoids). The upper back and lower back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing?
You need a dumbbell.
How many sets and reps of Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 8-12 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing good for beginners?
Yes. Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the delts.
How many calories does Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing burn?
About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Lateral Raises Dumbbell Seated With Swing?
Other exercises for the delts include Cable Lateral Raises, Lateral Raises on Cable Machine, Arm Swing Side to Side and Seated Plate Side Raises.
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