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Side Lateral Raise

Shoulders
DumbbellBeginnerPushIsolation
Amigo Pick Raise the dumbbells out to your sides to build round, capped shoulders. Light weight, lots of control.
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Estimated starting range low
22–33 lb × 8–12 Typical for your bodyweight

How to do it

  1. 1Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells by your side at arms length with the palms of the hand facing you. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2While maintaining the torso in a stationary position (no swinging), lift the dumbbells to your side with a slight bend on the elbow and the hands slightly tilted forward as if pouring water in a glass. Continue to go up until you arms are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this movement and pause for a second at the top.
  3. 3Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
  4. 4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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Similar lifts

Alternating Deltoid Raise 22–33 lb × 8–12 Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise 49.5–82.5 lb × 8–12 Cable Seated Lateral Raise 38.5–55 lb × 8–12 Car Drivers 49.5–71.5 lb × 8–12 Crucifix 44–82.5 lb × 8–12 Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise 16.5–33 lb × 8–12
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