Purpose
- classic side delt builder and the raise the rest of the family is measured
against
- a dumbbell has no moment arm at the bottom, so the side delt gets nothing
where it is longest and everything at the top where it is shortest
- that inverted curve is the whole reason the cable, machine and side-lying
versions exist
Execution
Stand with your feet hip-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand at your
sides, palms facing in, elbows slightly bent.
- raise the dumbbells out to your sides, leading with your elbows
- keep your wrists, elbows and shoulders in line as you lift
- stop when your arms reach parallel to the floor
- lower them under control, resisting the whole way
- hold the slight elbow bend throughout
When the weight gets heavy, use body English to cheat it up and own the
negative.
Purpose
- classic side delt builder and the raise the rest of the family is measured
against
- a dumbbell has no moment arm at the bottom, so the side delt gets nothing
where it is longest and everything at the top where it is shortest
- that inverted curve is the whole reason the cable, machine and side-lying
versions exist
Execution
Stand with your feet hip-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand at your
sides, palms facing in, elbows slightly bent.
- raise the dumbbells out to your sides, leading with your elbows
- keep your wrists, elbows and shoulders in line as you lift
- stop when your arms reach parallel to the floor
- lower them under control, resisting the whole way
- hold the slight elbow bend throughout
When the weight gets heavy, use body English to cheat it up and own the
negative.