What muscles does the Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise work?

The Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise mainly works the side delts.

How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise?

Barbell Behind-the-Neck Press, Barbell Upright Row, Cable Upright Row and Kettlebell High Pull work the same main muscle.

Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise

Hold a post and lean away to lengthen the range, raising the dumbbell to shoulder height for constant delt tension.

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Muscles worked: Side delts
Equipment: Dumbbell
Movement: Push

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the side delts, for when the dumbbell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise work?: The Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise mainly works the side delts.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise?: A dumbbell.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise?: Barbell Behind-the-Neck Press, Barbell Upright Row, Cable Upright Row and Kettlebell High Pull work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Dumbbell Lean-Away Lateral Raise to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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