Muscle Groups Involved
- Delts - Front - Primary
- Delts - Lateral/Side - Primary
- Upper Traps - Primary
Category
Dumbbell
Highlights
- Brace your abs and core before lifting.
- Your lateral arm should be even with or slightly in front of your torso.
- Your front arm should be at the same height as your other arm, elbow slightly bent.
- Raise above 90 degrees.
- Do not swing the weights despite the name!
Description
The Lateral Swing also known as the Gironda Dumbbell Swing named after its creator, legendary bodybuilder and coach Vince Gironda is an exercise you’ve most likely never seen at a commercial gym. Wh
Common Mistakes
Despite the name, do not swing your dumbbells. Each repetition should be pe
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Pro Tips
Use about 30% less weight for this exercise as compared to a lateral raise
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Purpose
This exercise emphasizes the very front of your deltoids while also keeping
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Form
Use your sideview to check that your lead arm stays even with or slightly i
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Additional Names
Dumbbell Lateral Swing
