Shoulders

Seated Lateral Raise

A simple yet effective exercise to shape and strengthen your shoulders.

Seated lateral raises help isolate the lateral deltoids, enhancing shoulder width and definition.

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

How to do:

1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. 2. Keep your back straight and core engaged. 3. Slowly lift the dumbbells out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the floor. 4. Lower the dumbbells back down in a controlled manner. 5. Repeat for 10-15 reps. 6. Perform 3-4 sets.

Tips:

- Avoid using momentum; keep the movement slow and controlled. - Keep a slight bend in your elbows. - Focus on raising the dumbbells using your shoulders, not your traps. - Start with light weights to ensure proper form.

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