SHOULDERS · ISOLATION
Lateral Raise
A shoulder isolation movement using light dumbbells to raise the arms out to the sides.
Primary musclesLateral delts
Secondary musclesUpper traps
EquipmentDumbbells
DifficultyBeginner · Shoulder Abduction
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For now, the database focuses on accurate, original written guidance.
For now, the database focuses on accurate, original written guidance.
How to perform
- Stand or sit tall with the dumbbells at your sides.
- Raise the arms outward with a slight bend in the elbows.
- Stop around shoulder height or within your controlled range.
- Lower slowly to the starting position.
Tips
- Use a load you can control without swinging.
- Keep the shoulders relaxed rather than aggressively shrugging.
Common mistakes
- Using momentum from the legs or torso.
- Turning the movement into a heavy shrug.
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