Dumbbell Incline One Arm Lateral Raise: Does your body turn along with the lift?
Lift with your body fixed against the bench. Keep it from turning along with the lift.
How to fix it
- Hold the dumbbell in one hand.
- Keep your body fixed against the bench.
- Keep your elbow angle the same and raise your arm out to the side.
The app sets the reps for your next set
(For exercises you added to your routine yourself) For example, if you are a beginner and completed all 17 reps in each set with a 4kg dumbbell in one hand as planned in your last workout, the app keeps the weight the same and increases your reps to 18. When you log your sets, GYMKC reads your last set and recalculates the weight and reps for your next set.
Get GYMKC on the App StoreHow much should you bend your elbow?
Sources differ slightly. Some suggest keeping your elbow slightly bent and fixed. Others suggest lifting with your elbow almost fully straight. Either way, do not bend and straighten your elbow as you lift. Keep it at the starting angle.
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Sources
- NSCA, Basics of Strength and Conditioning
- ACSM, Resistance Training for Health
- Coratella G et al., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2020)
- Larsen S et al., Frontiers in Physiology (2025)
- ExRx.net, Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise
- NFPT, How to do Incline Side Lateral Dumbbell Raises
- Bodybuilding Wizard, Incline Side-Lying Dumbbell Lateral Raise: Proper Form, Muscles Worked & Benefits
- Mission Jacked, The Leaning Lateral Raise
This article is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.