Beginner
Lateral raise
Builds the sides of your shoulders.
- Works
- Side shoulders
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
How to do it
- 1Stand holding light dumbbells at your sides.
- 2With a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms out to the side.
- 3Stop at shoulder height.
- 4Lower slowly over two to three seconds.
Coach's tips
- Lead with your elbows, not your hands.
- Go lighter than you think.
Dumbbells taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.