Lateral Raise
This shoulder exercise mainly works your middle shoulders, with help from your front shoulders, rear shoulders and traps. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Lateral Raise
Begin standing with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells on or near thighs with arms slightly bent. Lift the dumbbells out to the sides until they reach shoulder height or slightly higher, then lower back to starting position.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum or swinging the weights. Ensure shoulders stay relaxed and not shrugged.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower the dumbbells; exhale as you raise them. Repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Middle Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Front Shoulders, Rear Shoulders, Traps, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Latissimus Dorsi
