Build Shoulder Strength with Seated Lateral Raise

Seated Lateral Raise

Rep Range

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

Hints

Sitting on a sturdy armless chair, hold dumbbells by your sides. With a slight elbow bend, raise arms laterally to shoulder height or slightly above.

Common Mistakes

Avoid using momentum or raising the dumbbells too high, which can strain shoulders.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower the dumbbells; exhale when raising them.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Middle Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Front Shoulders, Rear Shoulders, Traps, Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Latissimus Dorsi