All Side Deltoids lifts

Lateral Raise

This is training information, not medical advice.

Lateral Raise starting positionLateral Raise finishing positionDemo

Primary

Secondary

Equipment

Dumbbells

Difficulty

Beginner

How to perform

  1. Stand with dumbbells at your sides, slight elbow bend.
  2. Raise the arms out to the sides until roughly parallel to the floor.
  3. Lower under control.

Tips

  • Lead with the elbows, pinkies slightly higher than thumbs.
  • Avoid shrugging the traps at the top.

See Side Deltoids in the 3D model

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