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Short-range lateral raise

A isolation exercise for the side delts. Equipment: dumbbells.

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WorksSide delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Stand tall with dumbbells at your sides.
  2. Raise them only halfway to shoulder height
  3. Lower and repeat quickly, keeping tension on

Muscles worked

Short-range lateral raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the side delts highlighted

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