One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise

Instructions

Lie down sideways on an incline bench press with a dumbbell in the hand. Make sure the shoulder is pressing against the incline bench and the arm is lying across your body with the palm around your navel.
Hold a dumbbell in your uppermost arm while keeping it extended in front of you parallel to the floor. This is your starting position.
While keeping the dumbbell parallel to the floor at all times, perform a lateral raise. Your arm should travel straight up until it is pointing at the ceiling. Tip: Exhale as you perform this movement. Hold the dumbbell in the position and feel the contraction in the shoulders for a second.
While inhaling lower the weight across your body back into the starting position.
Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Switch arms and repeat the movement.

Frequently asked questions

What muscles does the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise work?

One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise primarily targets the Shoulders. This makes it an effective strength exercise for building shoulders development.

What equipment do I need for the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise?

You will need a dumbbell to perform the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise. Make sure the equipment is set up properly and at the appropriate weight before starting.

Is the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

Yes. The One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise is a beginner-friendly exercise. Focus on proper form before adding weight or intensity. It's a great movement to include early in your training.

Is the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise a compound or isolation exercise?

The One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise that focuses on a single joint and muscle group. Isolation exercises are useful for targeting specific muscles, correcting imbalances, and adding focused volume. They are typically performed after compound movements in a workout.

How many sets and reps should I do for the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise?

For strength, aim for 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with heavier weight. For muscle building (hypertrophy), try 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps at a moderate weight. For endurance, use lighter weight and perform 2-3 sets of 15-20 reps.

What are good alternatives to the One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise?

Good alternatives include the Alternating Cable Shoulder Press, Alternating Deltoid Raise, Alternating Kettlebell Press. These exercises target similar muscle groups (Shoulders) and can be substituted based on available equipment or training preference.

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