Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Lateral Raise · Side Raise · Side Lateral Raise · Shoulder Fly
Dumbbell Free weights
The lateral raise isolates the lateral (middle) head of the deltoid by abducting the arms out to the sides, the key movement for building shoulder width. Lead with the elbows, keep a slight bend in the arms, and stop at shoulder height without shrugging the traps or using momentum.
PrimaryDeltoid
GroupsShouldersDeltoidsRotator Cuff
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Load type
- Weighted
- Utility
- Auxiliary
2 variations
- Cable Lateral Raise Cable
- Machine Lateral Raise Machine