How To Dumbbell Lateral Raise - The Right Way! (BIG SHOULDERS!)

The Dumbbell Lateral Raise is one of the most commonly used exercises to target the “side” delt. People often perform this movement wrong and don’t hit their delts at all! Today we are going to show you the proper way to perform the movement and an added improvement.
Set-Up:
- Start with a lightweight! It’s normal to not be able to do a lot of weight due to the level length
- Start out to the side
- The reason we don’t like starting out with the dumbbells up front is that we could potentially use hip extension to lift the weight.
- Unlock elbows
- Think that you are pushing your hands upwards to the ceiling
- Don’t throw the weight up, make sure you are using the deltoids
- Also, try and engage your lats, helps you be more stable
The Machine Lateral Raise is a great way to increase the potential of the lateral raise! When you have a machine with the chest support you have more stability and you can contract your shoulder muscles harder.
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[@BallyBoy95]

2:25 - Think of pushing hands upwards to the ceiling and coming down slow. - This is fab advice. This really helps me form the mind-muscle connection.

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[@tonsillectomy4002]

don't listen to the haters (yogesh) you will be RIPPED!

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

Yeah, I caught that also. Way to go on explaining that.....

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[@Man0fMeans]

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[@emiliofred3233]

Checkout my dumbbell lateral raise tutorial 🔥💪🏼👌🏼

[@Bob-pu9ex]

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[@StrykerCell]

I think its great when you can demonstrate free weight vs machine.

[@choteylalthakur6803]

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[@choteylalthakur6803]

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[@JD-xl6zm]

Really like this fellow. No snark or hype or arrogance like those other guys on KZbin.

[@Jzs20]

I went too heavy - my shoulder paid the price. I should've watched this vid 1st. thanks for posting this.

[@marecrisium9506]

Every time. Need to check the ego in at the door.

[@Jzs20]

Mare Crisium Definitely man.

[@shrugitoffsa]

I just got my shoulder joint swollen right now

[@cvpiguy]

Damn it’s aight we learn from our mistakes

[@esushruth]

what price did you pay? I feel I did the same and had labral tear. Not sure if it was because of this

[@XXgamemaster]

I wish my gym had that machine...sorely underrated.

[@Jes1919]

Same. I wish

[@ulysses4989]

It's not anything special, I've used it multiple times

[@igorzacarias1865]

The variation of dumbbells is extremely useful for a small person like me kzbin.infoUgkxP26Tir6n60vUkdtn4mbwhRO8cwuJQNy2 But the dumbbell size being large it's hard to do certain exercises like deadlift ( I have to have my hands and legs a bit wider to accommodate the size of the DB )Otherwise happy with the purchase. No excuse not to lift weight when it's snowing outside.

[@Hardyier]

Thanks for this video. I'd always felt that the machine was inferior to dumbells except for the shoulder workouts. I felt this intuitively because I injured myself too often but I didn't know why. Now I know.

[@emilyjones4095]

Always overlook that machine at my gym. It makes perfect sense how it works the muscle so well. Im excited to try it out again tomorrow !!

[@emiliofred3233]

Checkout my dumbbell lateral raise tutorial 🔥💪🏼👌🏼

[@bradynelson4773]

My man, I’ve seen many videos explaining exercises but you absolutely killed this! Amazing job 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jamespassut5470]

My shoulders have grown very much I appreciate you

[@creamyhorror]

An outstretched dumbbell lateral raise doesn't require less torque (aka "moment") than the machine. The longer lever arm means less weight is needed to produce the same resistance to be overcome (moment = weight x distance from center). So you still get the same workout with lateral raises as with the machine. Stability is definitely better with the machine, of course.

[@Will-is3od]

My traps do always take over the movement like you said that’s why I looked this up. Good vid

[@jordanchampagne4586]

Very informative! My rotator cuffs is destroyed from incorrect technique!:(

[@atozbodyfitness6311]

good video and explanation. It's important people realize they need to think about moving up and away so that they can activate their delts more. also keeping their traps disengaged while doing it as well. as you bring up your arms to also stick your chest ur as well so that you can allow the delts to activate better.

[@Sorrocasharked]

Yeah up until now I've only been feeling my traps during lateral raises which really put me off them. Sticking my chest out and pointing it up has made a world of a difference.

[@atozbodyfitness6311]

@@Sorrocasharked big difference, when you do that move up and away your traps really get disengaged. Nice man!

[@srswft]

Thanks this is great because I have 8 minutes between sets to listen to this

[@Ontherunzl1]

8 minutes?!? that’s a lot of rest

[@ksdeepanshushorts1210]

@@Ontherunzl1 he's being sarcastic 😂

[@ferbianoronaldo5238]

I actually requested this video, thanks Danny, great stuff.

[@MAli-os2yj]

Damn i was doing them wrong, using my hips all the time. Thanks for the vid!

[@katherinealehning8153]

Wow! Meticulous and Thorough. I appreciate the clear explanation. Subscribed!!

[@kellygjesdal5858]

Thanks Danny! Would love to see a video of the proper form for incline front dumbbell raise.. Thanks for being so explanatory💪

[@MindPumpTV]

Kelly Gjesdal I usually don’t do front deltoid isolated work. Get enough from pressing.

[@kellygjesdal5858]

Well..would still enjoy seeing the video if your up for it.. If not no worries. You rock!

[@kellygjesdal5858]

Do you usually recommend to your clients when training shoulders to focus on side and rear delts? Giving your fronts time to repair etc.. Makes sense now when thinking about it. I'm just dealing with a front shoulder injury maybe I should just avoid using my front shoulder. Until I heal

[@Jaykapp.]

I rarely comment, so for me to do that means ur vid was really great with explaining. Thank you, the answer I needed 💪🏽

[@bassiboy4life]

Awesome video. Thank you

[@Robert-hf5xr]

I was doing them straight arm wow feel it much better this way

[@ejozoh1070]

Good looks I’ve been struggling with this

[@petediako9516]

Nice tips Danny

[@MindPumpTV]

Pete Diako Thank you pete

[@kevinlieu2791]

Great vid

[@jacobrosenberger5863]

If only everyone would explain the correct way like you just did. I had to figure it out myself after an injury. Solid advice bud.

[@mousedetective1]

Man, that machine is always open at my gym, everybody uses the free weights. I think I may stat using that machine now. Thanks

[@carlyrota1639]

Love these videos. Thanks, Danny!

[@MindPumpTV]

Carly Rota Just some tools for the toolbox

[@khrphy1546]

Great content

[@MindPumpTV]

khrphy1546 Thank you.

[@杉村敏子]

Thanks for this video. I'm with a personal trainer and I keep getting this wrong with my form! I have tense shoulders and stiff arm movements, yet this exercise looks so easy. It's frustrating lol.

[@gstmonkey8996]

Wish I saw this earlier. Ended up messing my shoulder and I’ve been dealing with intermittent dislocation for the 2.5 months which has been pretty depressing

[@lewisjones284]

Wtf intermittent dislocation? That sounds brutal

[@user-mt6hu1lw9u]

Now I'm scared to do them

[@lewisjones284]

​@@user-mt6hu1lw9u You'll be fine, just keep the weight low and do high reps

[@bayuandikusuma7902]

@@lewisjones284 i do lateral raises with 3 kg each hand for 30 reps × 5 sets, my middle shoulder feel sore:( i only can do overhead press 25 kg for 15 reps×4 sets

[@lewisjones284]

@@bayuandikusuma7902 Go up a weight and do less reps. Any more reps than 12 are just for endurance and won't help you lift heavier or look better.

[@jackiejanvier4682]

Helpful video. Thanks DM.

[@ayahghasan8598]

The way this vid is soo helpful thank u thank uu

[@HashFace253]

Thanks guys

[@arunsinnarkar7639]

Good demonstration thanks.

[@bribrimarie18]

Exercises to correct rounded shoulders would be cool!

[@bharatgst6458]

Thats some explaining, cheers mate!

[@RAY-ji7sy]

great great great content,often feel a mild pain after shoulder day because of lateral raises, now i know that lats should be engaged to stabilize the shoulder, looking foward to a good shoulder workout! thanks!

[@tonyhanifin8938]

Npc

[@themordeo1098]

Awesome. Great way of explaining things and will use this was to do lateral raises. Used to get shoulder pain because i always locked my elbow but this new way helps me a lot more

[@johnase9327]

I think I have a tear because i did the full range of motion. I'll consider your approach. I suspect that the short lever concept reduces the likelihood of injury so I'll look into that machine you used

[@edixionz8758]

Lifting up to 90 degree angle with deltoid Start with dumbbells on sides slightly rotated in Lift to ceiling Slow tempo to actually use deltoids Core braced chest tall Dont shrug the shoulder nor hips

[@austriandeathmachine8829]

Lotta correct information 💪🏻

[@jesustruewordjesus2667]

Nice workouts

[@MelxncholyMermxid]

Good looks brother, thanks for the info

[@Sincerity1993]

Left a sub, very well explained thanks man!

[@timhiland3908]

Excellent info, thanks

[@nelsonflores7597]

can you make a video about the military press, my lower back hurts when i do it

[@gliderc]

Nel F22 squeeze your glutes, embrace your core. When bar is above your head, bring your head forward towards the “window” with your arms right behind your ears. MindPump has done a great tutorial in a previous video. Hope this helps!

[@mikeharvey7608]

There's no such thing as a "medial" deltoid. Medial means towards the midline of the body. The delts run away from the midline of the body and are on the outside of the body, so the opposite term "lateral" should be used

[@iepineapple]

It's in the name of the exercise too, lateral raises

[@Detrudal]

He’s talking about the muscle in between the anterior and posterior deltoid. Medial meaning in the middle of the two.

[@Nickepickeparonpung]

The good machine are often little bit lighter in the higer and top level, that is keeping many bodybuilders from swinging big dumbells to lift proper, a tip from me would be to avoid the handgrip, just feel the preasure on your elbow and work up max pump in your shoulders👍🏻 When you can’t put a phone into your ear because the pump you done right😎

[@GeoMorgan]

Dude I love their channel. I've learned so much and they're so informative! Amazing job guys!

[@domlagesse9111]

all three variation of the Deadlift

[@heftygainz]

Biggest problem i have is my traps wanting to take over during lateral raises. Ive tried going lighter weight and still have issues with not feeling it where I should.

[@MindPumpTV]

JahHappy try that lat tip!

[@nl70x7]

I got a lot of clarification for the proper form from this video. Thanks Danny 😂

[@slipnorris5882]

kole

[@nil4309]

Great info 👍

[@jesse18]

Keep up the awesome videos Danny 👊🏻

[@MrDesertmike]

Thanks Danny!! Exactly what I needed💯💪

[@AchrafAmil]

Good tutorial, thanks! (I prefer watching it speed X2)

[@turtz1496]

Thank you so much brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MindPumpTV]

No problem!

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Great, thanks, liked and subbed.

[@jamilarahaouirahaouijamila9578]

Tnk u 💖 💖 💖

[@lilchromozome]

I use 20 pound dumbells and tried doing these with them and let's just say I got humbled real quick.

[@timce9220]

Starting at 5 pounds or 10 is great to start

[@miltontaylor7750]

Great video Danny. Can this be modified to work the rotator cuff? Making a smaller range of motion? Focusing on the motion that would specifically work the rotator cuff that you referenced? I'm a golfer and I want to develop that part of the shoulder.

[@MindPumpTV]

Milton Taylor the first portion of a lateral raise works some of those rotator muscles. I would just add some banded/cable internal/external rotation for more isolated RC work

[@miltontaylor7750]

@@MindPumpTV Thankyou Sir.

[@andrelordello]

Great tips! Great video! 😊😅

[@HashFace253]

They actually did all these videos in one day and wrecked danny ;)

[@MindPumpTV]

HashFace 253 Haha I was BEAT lol

[@barbarapolakovicova5487]

Thank you Danny again! I would like to see a video about pullover excercise 😉

[@jebiboy]

Is it wrong if you do it where your arms is like in an "L" form for dumbbell lateral raise?

[@colinlee2283]

What would happen if you only do this workout(which targets the middle deltoid), without any workouts for the front and back deltoids?

[@keithfarrell107]

Shoulders would look wider from the front but no volume from the side view

[@ambargaytan84]

Hi Matt. Are you good?

[@arcticmonkeys6567]

1:47 lmao that's me

[@sehammakawy3155]

Thanks Danny 🌷🌷

[@files5039]

Thank you so so much :)

[@marktaylor171]

It's something that is very basic but is somehow lost on most lifters you see in the gym. Time under tension is very important. If you can not perform the exercises slow, then you are using too much weight.

[@jimmy_jammy1536]

Whenever I do lateral raises, my sholder joints pop. Does anyone know what to stop this?

[@rogerp1477]

Deltoid three heads are - anterrior, posterior and lateral deltoids. THere is no medial deltoid.

[@cee6354]

Thanks.a lot sir for this godbless

[@adamsimon1996]

great!!!

[@strongtrucker2693]

Why not a leaning lat raise with the dumbbell? Also, why not dumping the milk out? Thanks!

[@EmptyPocketsCarl]

Shouldn’t the thumbs be up to reduce risk of impingement over time?

[@SSmith_713]

Do you have a video on how to do a Dumbbell Upright Row?

[@fallonvieira3958]

When can you start to see definitions with these exercises? And how many sets/reps should you do to see results. Thank you!

[@sureshkamath5964]

Many times it is observed during dumb bell lateral raise action medial shoulder impingement problem occurs. How to take corrective action for it!!!

[@bibekkarki4158]

Watch athleanx video on it

[@trvfitswgrandrapids2708]

what cues would you use if their elbows are dropping down and not staying horizontal? or is it wrong that their elbows are dropping?

[@irfankoklu2005]

Best explanation so far thanks

[@sumeett8826]

I have been doing this with 15 kilograms dumbbells I recently bought a 20 kilograms set but not able to do it with them

[@xXturbo86Xx]

The key is to have proper mind to muscle connection. If you learn how to stop the traps from doing all the work and activate only the delts, you will do some work. It's hard though because naturally you want to use all the muscle available when you're lifting stuff. And don't life heavy. You will snap some shit, not only in your shoulder but on the neck as well.

[@divyansh6574]

Mind muscle connection is the key🔥. Practicing it is the only way

[@georgendegwandungu5539]

Waaaaaaah waaaaaaah this means that I have been living in a fool,s paradise by doing my latrel raises the wrong way 😢 bending forward and using my mind section to throw the dumbells up

[@DevilishTay]

Are you not supposed to put the shoulder blades together?

[@mortgageguru]

I do 1 and 1/2’s but can only use 10s lol it’s hard

[@sf2explus184]

my routine on side raise, my elbows are bent a little more but not by much, the further out the arm the harder it is and the more i find my traps trying to take over at the top. set 1- 5kg 10 reps set 2- 7.5kg 10 reps set3- 7.5 kg 8 reps set4- 7.5 kg 8 reps set 5- 5kg 10 reps set 6- 5 kg 8 reps set 7- 2.5kg to failure set 8- 2.5 kg to failure finnish i always keep my mind on my elbow coming up and making sure the hands follow

[@nooty8082]

8 Sets?!?! that seems like too much but whatever suits you mate

[@spudmagnum7394]

This exercise is a killer for me

[@butterpecanrican_]

3:12 "I like to engage my lats" all of a sudden Danny becomes much wider up top with zero effort lol.. where the hell did those lats come from and how do I pop them out on demand like that? tf lol

[@Gymrat16789]

Glori in her 40s u gotta build them first ;))

[@christiansilva6446]

2:25

[@mckienzieansari9360]

Every time i do this exercise instead of my shoulder my traps are getting pressured

[@kaleymoyer8416]

How do you know if you are doing it right.

[@EsmaragdoGonzalez]

Push with my hands 👐?? 😮 So I dont lift with my shoulders? I've also heard you're supposed to lift with your elbows. This is a serious question, I am having trouble with this exercise😢

[@gracelegrand9605]

Helpful, thank you

[@johnbiggs2945]

I've been told that elbows should be above wrist at the top of the movement or have I been misled?

[@MindPumpTV]

A degree of internal rotation could allow this - it really is dependant on the individuals anatomy. That can work for some.

[@johnbiggs2945]

@@MindPumpTV Cool, thanks for the reply! appreciate it!

[@alexchristie355]

How much kg dumbbell for lateral raise?

[@neilbeech4093]

I úsé light DB on my shoulders