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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.

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How to doTips
Body Part
Shoulders
Level
Beginner
,
Intermediate
Muscles
Side Delts
Modality
Isolation
Direction
Pull
Equipment
Dumbbells
Goal
Hypertrophy
,
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.

Similar Exercises

Seated Lateral Raise
Front Raise
Face Pull
Reverse Fly
Cable Lateral Raise
Machine Lateral Raise

Related Guides

Best Shoulder Exercises for Capped Delts (2026 Guide)
Lateral Raise: Dumbbell vs Cable vs Machine — Which Builds the Best Side Delts?

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