Dumbbell overhead lateral raise (Lu raise)

Muscles

• Middle deltoid
• Supraspinatus

Technique

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
2. Raise your straight arms out to the sides in a large arc, palms facing forward.
3. Continue the movement until the dumbbells meet overhead.
4. Slowly lower them back to the starting position.

Form tips

1. Maintain a neutral spine and engage your core to avoid arching your back.
2. Keep the motion slow and controlled.

Similar Exercises

• Kettlebell upright row
• Dumbbell upright row
• Barbell upright row
• Lateral delt raise
• One-arm lateral delt raise