Side Lateral Raise

aka DB Lateral Raise · Lateral Raise · Side Raise

dumbbell · isolation · beginner · lateral raise

Targets shoulders

Cues

Lead with the elbows, pour the pitcher. Stop at shoulder height. Lighter than you think.

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How to do it

1Pick 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.

2While 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.

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

4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.