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Hello, I need your help understanding how to execute the dumbbell lateral raise correctly.
If it says the following: "Dumbbells are raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation" - what does it mean exactly? Does it mean that the movement should start from the elbow up instead of from the end of the arm where the dumbbell is?
Preparation: Grasp dumbbells in front of thighs with elbows slightly bent. Bend over with hips and knees bent slightly.
Execution: Raise upper arms to sides until elbows are shoulder height. Maintain elbows' height above or equal to wrists. Lower and repeat.
Maintain slight bend through elbows (10° to 30° angle) throughout movement. At top of movement, elbows (not necessarily dumbbells) should be directly lateral to shoulders since elbows are slightly bent forward. Dumbbells are raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation. If elbows drop lower than wrists, front deltoids become primary mover instead of lateral deltoids.
Thanks.
If it says the following: "Dumbbells are raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation" - what does it mean exactly? Does it mean that the movement should start from the elbow up instead of from the end of the arm where the dumbbell is?
Preparation: Grasp dumbbells in front of thighs with elbows slightly bent. Bend over with hips and knees bent slightly.
Execution: Raise upper arms to sides until elbows are shoulder height. Maintain elbows' height above or equal to wrists. Lower and repeat.
Maintain slight bend through elbows (10° to 30° angle) throughout movement. At top of movement, elbows (not necessarily dumbbells) should be directly lateral to shoulders since elbows are slightly bent forward. Dumbbells are raised by shoulder abduction, not external rotation. If elbows drop lower than wrists, front deltoids become primary mover instead of lateral deltoids.
Thanks.