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Dumbbell
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
A side raise that builds the shoulder muscles protecting the joint through high swing and practice volume.
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Why it matters for golf
The lateral delts and the muscles around them stabilize the shoulder through thousands of swings. This is durability work, keeping the shoulders strong so speed training and range sessions don't break them down.
Coaching cues
- Slight bend in the elbows, keep it.
- Raise out to the sides to about shoulder height.
- Lead with the elbows, not the hands.
- Lower slow.
Common faults
- Swinging the weights up with momentum.
- Shrugging the traps into the raise.
- Going too heavy and shrinking the range.