Exercise · shoulders
Lateral Raise
The key isolation movement for building shoulder width through the side delts.
Primary muscle
shoulders
Equipment
dumbbell
Difficulty
beginner
Sets and reps
3-4 sets of 12-20 reps
How to perform
- 1Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with a slight elbow bend.
- 2Raise the dumbbells out to the sides until they reach shoulder height.
- 3Lead with the elbows, keeping the wrists neutral.
- 4Lower under control without swinging.
Common mistakes
Using too much weight and swinging with momentum.
Raising above shoulder height and recruiting the traps.
Shrugging the shoulders during the movement.