Dumbbell lateral raise tips 1. Thumbs-up Grip Hold the dumbbells with your thumbs on top for better shoulder comfort and reduce forearm involvement. 2. Slight Elbow Bend Keep a soft bend in your elbows to protect the joints and ensure the deltoids do the work. 3. Shoulders Down Maintain shoulders down and back to isolate the mid-delts and prevent the traps from taking over. 4. Raise in Front Lift the dumbbells slightly in front of your body (approximately 30-degree angle) to better target the mi

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