How to Perform Isolated Deltoid Raises With Dumbbells

Weightlifters have long since learned the importance of working the deltoid muscles and some experts recommend that you work this area every time you work out. Using a simple set of dumbbells can increase your intensity and the results that you see. The isolated deltoid raises with dumbbells are an excellent choice because this exercise works all areas of the deltoids: anterior, middle and posterior. The only thing you need to perform this exercise is a set of dumbbells. Read on to learn how to perform isolated deltoid raises with dumbbells.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dumbbells

1. Stand in the proper position with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. Your abdominals should be drawn in slightly and your arms should be close to your sides with your palms facing your body.

2. Hold the dumbbells slightly in your hands, being careful not to grip the weights too tightly. You want to hold on tight enough that you won’t drop them, but not so tight that you can feel pain in your hands.

3. Raise your right arm slowly up in the air in a straight line until you form a 90-degree angle with your body and your arm forms a parallel line with your body. Hold for a count of three and then slowly lower your arm back down.

4. Lift your left arm up slowly until you once again form that straight line parallel to your body. Hold your arm in place again for a count of three and then slowly lower it back down.

5. Repeat this motion on each arm 10 times for a total of three repetitions. You can do more or less depending on your body and what you need.

Tips & Warnings

• If this exercise is too challenging, you can bend your elbows before lifting and do the same amount of repetitions. This takes some of the strain off the muscles.
• Be careful not to raise your arms too high as this can cause strain on the back and neck. Stop when you reach your shoulders.

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