Lateral Raise
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Technique
Stand holding dumbbells at your sides with a slight bend in the elbows. Raise the weights out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the floor, leading with your elbows. Avoid shrugging your traps. Lower slowly back to the starting position.
Steps
- Stand tall with the dumbbells at your sides and soften your elbows
- Brace your core and keep your shoulders down
- Raise the dumbbells out to the sides while leading with your elbows
- Stop when your arms are parallel to the floor
- Lower the dumbbells slowly to your sides
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- Swinging the torso to lift the weights
- Raising the arms above shoulder height
- Straightening and bending the elbows during each repetition
Variations
- Seated dumbbell lateral raise
- Single-arm dumbbell lateral raise
- Incline-bench dumbbell lateral raise
- Leaning dumbbell lateral raise
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What muscles does Lateral Raise work?
Muscles: Side delts, Traps.
What equipment do I need for Lateral Raise?
Equipment: Dumbbell ×2.
Where can I do Lateral Raise?
Location: Home, Gym.
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