Shoulders

Lateral Raise

Sculpt your shoulders with this lateral raise exercise.

Lateral raises are great for isolating the lateral deltoids, helping to build broader, more defined shoulders.

Body Part: Shoulders
Level: Beginner
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Intermediate
Muscles: Side Delts
Modality: Isolation
Direction: Pull
Equipment: Dumbbells
Goal: Hypertrophy
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Endurance

How to do:

1. Stand upright holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms by your sides. 2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and raise your arms laterally until they are parallel to the floor. 3. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position. 4. Repeat for 10–12 reps. 5. Complete 3-4 sets.

Tips:

- Keep your core tight and avoid swinging the dumbbells. - Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement. - Exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower the dumbbells. - Use light weights to focus on proper form.