GymPlan AILateral Raise
Lateral Raise is a beginner isolation dumbbell exercise that mainly works your shoulders.
💪 Shoulders🏋️ Dumbbell📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
How to do the lateral raise
- Pick 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.
- While 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.
- Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary: Shoulders
Sets and reps
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
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What muscles does the lateral raise work?
It mainly works your shoulders.
How many sets and reps of lateral raise should I do?
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
Is the lateral raise good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.