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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

shouldersdeltslateral-deltisolationdumbbell