Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise

Freeweight Beginner

Hold a post with one hand, lean away, and raise a dumbbell out to the side with the other arm up to shoulder height. The lean keeps tension at the bottom of the lift. Main muscles: side delts.

Muscles worked

This is a single limb exercise, meaning you work one arm/leg at a time.

Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise vs similar exercises

Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise vs Band Lean-Away Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral RaiseBand Lean-Away Lateral Raise
Same main muscles at the same intensity — the difference is in how you perform it.
- LevelBeginnerIntermediate
Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise vs Cable Lean Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral RaiseCable Lean Lateral Raise
Same main muscles at the same intensity — the difference is in how you perform it.
- LevelBeginnerIntermediate
Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise vs Band Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral RaiseBand Lateral Raise
Upper traps
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Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise vs Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral RaiseDumbbell Lateral Raise
Upper traps
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