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Side Lateral Raise

StrengthBeginnerDumbbell

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Side delts

Primary: Shoulders

How to

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
  4. 4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.