Lateral Raise

Lateral Raise

The lateral raise works is a weight training exercise that isolates the side shoulders.

Instructions

How to perform a Lateral Raise:

Stand with your feet hip width apart and arms down at sides, holding the dumbbells with your palms facing the outside of your leg.
  • Stand with your feet hip width apart and arms down at sides, holding the dumbbells with your palms facing the outside of your leg.

    Stand with your feet hip width apart and arms down at sides, holding the dumbbells with your palms facing the outside of your leg.

  • Raise your arms out and up so they come to shoulder level. Be sure to have a slight bend in your elbows at all times.

    Raise your arms out and up so they come to shoulder level. Be sure to have a slight bend in your elbows at all times.

  • Lower your arms back down to your sides as in <1/position 1>.

    Lower your arms back down to your sides as in position 1.


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