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Lift your arms out and slightly forward, keep a soft bend in your elbows and lower the weights under control. Find a load and arm path you can repeat throughout the set.<\/p><p class=\"ffm-byline\">From <strong>Dominic Bertschin<\/strong>, Head of Marketing at Fitness-Flohmarkt \u00b7 Updated: 09.11.2026<\/p><div class=\"ffm-box\"><p class=\"ffm-box-label\">In short<\/p><p>Start with the dumbbells beside your thighs. Guide your elbows out and slightly forward in a smooth arc. Shoulder height is a reference point. Lower slowly enough to begin the next rep without momentum.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ffm-choices ffm-choices-quad\"><a href=\"#technik\" class=\"ffm-choice\">Lateral raises step by step<\/a><a href=\"#gewicht\" class=\"ffm-choice\">Find a suitable weight<\/a><a href=\"#fehler\" class=\"ffm-choice\">Spot common mistakes<\/a><a href=\"#ausruestung\" class=\"ffm-choice\">Choose dumbbells<\/a><\/div><section id=\"technik\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>How to do dumbbell lateral raises<\/h2><ol><li>Stand about hip-width apart with soft knees and a steady torso. Grip both dumbbells firmly. Your palms face your thighs and your elbows stay slightly bent.<\/li><li>Raise your upper arms out in an arc slightly in front of your torso. Let the hands follow the elbows. Keep your wrists straight and your grip neutral or your thumbs slightly up.<\/li><li>Lift to around shoulder height or a little lower if that gives you better control. Let your shoulder blades move. Keep your neck relaxed and the bend in your elbows fairly constant.<\/li><li>Lower the dumbbells along the same path. Take about two seconds to come down and start each rep from the same steady position.<\/li><\/ol><style>.ffm-raise-visual{margin:28px 0;max-width:620px}.ffm-raise-frame{overflow:hidden;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1\/1;border-radius:10px;background:#f3f3f3}.ffm-raise-frame img{display:block;width:200%;max-width:none;height:auto;margin:0;animation:ffm-raise-positions 3s steps(1,end) infinite}.ffm-raise-visual figcaption{font-size:14px;color:#666;text-align:center;margin-top:10px}@keyframes ffm-raise-positions{0%,49.99%{transform:translateX(0)}50%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%)}}@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ffm-raise-frame{aspect-ratio:2\/1}.ffm-raise-frame img{animation:none;width:100%}}<\/style><figure class=\"ffm-raise-visual\"><div class=\"ffm-raise-frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/seitheben-kurzhanteln-wechselbild.avif\" width=\"1774\" height=\"887\" alt=\"Dumbbell lateral raises: start and top position\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><figcaption>Dumbbell lateral raises: start and top position<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/section><section id=\"gewicht\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>What weight suits lateral raises?<\/h2><p>Start with a light set of 12\u201315 reps. Adjust the weight so the last reps feel challenging while you can still reach the same height and lower smoothly. If you start driving with your knees or dropping the dumbbells quickly, end the set and try a lighter pair next time.<\/p><p>Leverage increases as the dumbbells move farther sideways from the shoulder. The same weight generally feels heavier near the top than at the start. With a cable, the pull direction, pulley position and where you stand affect how resistance feels through the movement.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/seitheben-kabelzug\/\">See the cable lateral raise guide<\/a><\/p><\/section><section id=\"fehler\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>Three common lateral raise mistakes<\/h2><table><thead><tr><th>What you notice<\/th><th>What to adjust<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>You drive with your hips or knees.<\/td><td>Use less weight and let the dumbbells settle briefly at the bottom.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your shoulders shrug early.<\/td><td>Lift a little lower or lighter. Guide your elbows out and let your shoulder blades move naturally.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your hands rise well above your elbows.<\/td><td>Lead with your upper arms and keep the soft elbow bend. At the top, your hands and elbows are roughly level.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/section><section id=\"ausruestung\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>Light dumbbells for lateral raises<\/h2><p>Use two matching dumbbells for bilateral raises. Fixed dumbbells are ready to use. For adjustable models, check the minimum weight and increments. Going from 2 to 3 kg adds 50% per hand.<\/p><div class=\"ffm-cards\"><article class=\"ffm-card\"><a class=\"ffm-card-media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/hex-dumbbell-hexagon-dumbbell\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hex-Dumbbell-2-Kg-1-2-1024x683.avif\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"2 kg hex dumbbell\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"ffm-card-body\"><h3>Hex Dumbbell<\/h3><p class=\"ffm-price\">Example 2 \u00d7 2 kg for CHF 12<\/p><p>Fixed dumbbell with rubber-coated hexagonal heads. Select a pair and the weight per hand in the shop. The example is for 2 kg per hand as of 9 November 2026. Check the current price when choosing.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/hex-dumbbell-hexagon-dumbbell\/\" class=\"ffm-btn ffm-btn-primary\">Choose your pair and weight<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/dumbbell-exercises\/\">More dumbbell exercises<\/a><\/p><\/section><section class=\"ffm-section\"><p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p><h2>Questions about dumbbell lateral raises<\/h2><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Which muscles do dumbbell lateral raises train?<\/summary><p>The lateral part of the deltoid does most of the work. Other muscles around the shoulder and shoulder blade help lift and guide the arm.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>How high should I lift the dumbbells?<\/summary><p>Aim for about shoulder height with your elbows. A slightly lower top position is fine if it lets you control the movement better.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>How much should I bend my elbows?<\/summary><p>A soft bend is enough. Keep it fairly constant. Bending more shortens the lever and changes how heavy the same dumbbell feels.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Can I start with one dumbbell?<\/summary><p>Yes. Train one side at a time and keep your torso steady. Use light support with your free hand if helpful.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Is 2 kg enough for lateral raises?<\/summary><p>It depends on your control. Choose a weight that lets you repeat the same top position and controlled descent even at the end of the set.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>How does the cable variation differ?<\/summary><p>Gravity pulls dumbbells down. A cable pulls towards the pulley. That changes which part of the arm path feels hardest.<\/p><\/details><\/section><section id=\"quellen\" class=\"ffm-section\"><h2>Technique reference<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/exrx.net\/WeightExercises\/DeltoidLateral\/DBLateralRaise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExRx \u00b7 Dumbbell Lateral Raise<\/a><\/p><\/section><div class=\"ffm-cta\"><h2>Find your dumbbell pair for lateral raises<\/h2><p>Start with a light weight you can control on the way up and down. Choose the weight per hand in the shop.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/hex-dumbbell-hexagon-dumbbell\/\" class=\"ffm-btn ffm-btn-primary\">Choose a suitable dumbbell pair<\/a><\/div><div class=\"ffm-author\"><p class=\"ffm-box-label\">About the author<\/p><p>Dominic Bertschin is Head of Marketing at Fitness-Flohmarkt in Liestal. He reads what customers ask and report back after their purchase every day, and writes the guide articles just the way he would have liked to read them himself before placing an order.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fitness-Flohmarkt \u00b7 Ratgeber Seitheben mit Kurzhanteln: Last, Winkel und h\u00e4ufige Fehler Beim Seitheben mit Kurzhanteln sp\u00fcrst du schon mit wenig Gewicht, wie anstrengend der obere Teil der Bewegung sein kann. Hebe die Arme seitlich und leicht vor dem K\u00f6rper, halte die Ellbogen locker gebeugt und senke die Hanteln kontrolliert. 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