Enhance Shoulder Mobility with Alternating Lateral Raises

Alternating Lateral Raises

Rep Range

Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16

Hints

Sit in a armless chair. Start upright, raising both arms out to the sides. Next, lean forward and raise again. Repeat the process.

Common Mistakes

Avoid swinging the arms or using momentum. Keep movements controlled and don't raise past shoulder height.

Breathing

Exhale when raising arms; inhale when returning to starting position.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Rear Shoulders, Middle Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Traps, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor

Tertiary Muscles

Front Shoulders