Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2
Also known as: seated dumbbell lateral raise v. 2, seated dumbbell lateral raise
What Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 really gives you is delt size from every angle, driven by independent dumbbell loading.
How to do Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Raise the dumbbells to your sides with a slight bend in your elbows, until your arms are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
3 sets of 5-6 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. Size up only when both sides finish equally strong.
Hypertrophy
3 sets of 10-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Start each set with the weaker arm and match it.
Endurance
2-3 sets of 15-18 reps with 45-60 seconds of rest. Add reps on the smaller bell before you size up.
Common Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 Mistakes
Letting the stronger arm set the pace for both sides
Match the weaker side rep for rep and stop when it stops.
Swinging more weight than the delts can actually control
Drop the load until the arm rises without help from the torso.
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Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2?
Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs. Keep your back straight and core engaged. Raise the dumbbells to your sides with a slight bend in your elbows, until your arms are parallel to the ground. Use dumbbells and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 work?
The Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 primarily targets the delts. It is classified as a shoulders exercise and is performed with dumbbells.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 should I do?
For muscle growth: 3 sets of 10-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Start each set with the weaker arm and match it. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 good for beginners?
Yes. The Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 is a beginner-level movement, so it is a reasonable place to start. Keep the load light enough that you can control every rep and stop 2-3 reps short of failure while you learn the pattern.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2?
Try the Lever Seated Reverse Fly (parallel Grip), Resistance Band Seated Shoulder Press or the Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation. Each trains the delts with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 the same as the seated dumbbell lateral raise v. 2?
Yes. The Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise V. 2 is also commonly called the seated dumbbell lateral raise v. 2 or the seated dumbbell lateral raise. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "seated dumbbell lateral raise v. 2" and "seated dumbbell lateral raise" refer to this same movement.
