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Lying lateral raise: how to do it
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Lie on your side, dumbbell by your thigh
Starting position
Lie on your side with your legs slightly bent, support your head and hold a dumbbell by your upper thigh with an almost straight arm.
The movement
Raise your top arm in an arc until it points almost straight up, then lower the dumbbell slowly toward your thigh.
Most common mistake
Don't roll your body backward, keep your hips and shoulders stacked as your arm moves.
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