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Exercises

Lateral raise

Lateral raise: standing, raising two light dumbbells out to the sides to shoulder height
ShouldersTrapsCue Use control, not momentum.
  • 2–3sets
  • 10–15reps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with light weights at your sides.
  2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
  3. Raise your arms out to the sides to shoulder height.
  4. Lower slowly.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging the body to lift.
  • Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears.
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