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Lateral Raises

Strength Upper body

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Stand tall holding light dumbbells at your sides, palms facing in. Raise your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height (lead with your elbows, slight bend). Lower with control.

Option. Do one arm at a time, use resistance bands, or perform seated for stricter form.

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  1. 1

    Stand tall with light dumbbells at your sides, palms facing in.

  2. 2

    Lead with your elbows and raise arms out to the sides.

  3. 3

    Stop when arms reach shoulder height.

  4. 4

    Lower with control.

  5. 5

    Keep a slight bend in your elbows.

  6. 6

    Avoid shrugging your shoulders.

Lateral Raises

  • Builds those capped, rounded shoulders
  • Creates that V-taper look
  • Feels like you’re sculpting your dream shoulders

Lateral Raises

Upper body

Move type

Strength

Targets

Shoulders

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