Exercise

Leaning Single-Arm Lateral Raise

Also known as: dumbbell one arm lateral raise with support, leaning lateral raise, lean away lateral raise

Leaning Single-Arm Lateral Raise is a isolation exercise for the shoulders. Main target: lateral deltoid. Also works: upper traps. Equipment: dumbbell.

EquipmentDumbbell

TypeIsolation

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Lateral deltoid

Secondary

Upper traps

How to do it

Grab a sturdy upright (e.g. a rack post) with one hand and lean away from it, feet close to the post, holding a dumbbell in the free hand.
From this tilted position, raise the dumbbell out to the side to shoulder height.
The lean keeps tension on the delt from the very bottom of the movement.
Lower slowly, finish the set and switch sides.