Form rules for the dumbbell lateral raise: 1. Position dumbbells diagonal from your hips 2. Shoot hips back and lean slightly forward 3. Position chest up 4. Maintain a flexed core 5. Drive the weight up using (your elbows) in a sweeping motion 6. Rotate your pinky to the sky as you approach the top of the rep Note, your form does NOT have to be absolutely perfect to get good results with an exercise! BUT you should always aim to have proper / near perfect form to prevent injury, maximize the RO