Lateral raise
Raise light dumbbells out to your sides to shoulder height to sculpt and strengthen the sides of your shoulders.
BeginnerDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 12 reps
How to do it
- Stand tall with a light dumbbell in each hand by your sides.
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows and lift your arms out to the sides.
- Stop when your hands reach shoulder height.
- Lower the weights slowly back to your sides.
Form tips
- Lead with your elbows, not your hands.
- Keep your shoulders away from your ears.
- Choose a lighter weight than you think.
Muscles worked
ShouldersTraps