Side Lateral Raise

Side Lateral Raise — Start position
Start position
Side Lateral Raise — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells by your side at arms length with the palms of the hand facing you. This will be your starting position.

  2. While maintaining the torso in a stationary position (no swinging), lift the dumbbells to your side with a slight bend on the elbow and the hands slightly tilted forward as if pouring water in a glass. Continue to go up until you arms are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this movement and pause for a second at the top.

  3. Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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