Lateral Raise
Step by step
How to perform
- Keeping your torso stationary, lift the dumbbells to your side with a slight bend on the elbow and your hands slightly tilted forward as if pouring water in a glass. Continue to go up until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Exhale as you execute this movement and pause for a second at the top.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat this movement for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Lateral Raise is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the shoulder muscles, specifically the deltoids, contributing to improved upper body strength and stability. It is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, as it can be easily modified to match one's fitness capacity. Someone would want to do this exercise to enhance shoulder definition, improve posture, and support daily activities that require lifting or carrying.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Hold the weights with your palms facing each other and elbows slightly bent. The weights should not be touching your body. Do not grip the weights too tightly as this can lead to wrist strain.
Raise the weights to the side until your arms are parallel to the floor. Make sure the movement is slow and controlled, avoid jerky movements. Your arms should lead the motion, not the weights.
Use a weight that is challenging but manageable. Lifting weights that are too heavy can lead to poor form and potential injury.
A common mistake is to use momentum to lift the weights, which can lead to injury and reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
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