Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Target Muscle: Shoulders 

Lateral Raise Overview

Lateral raise is a spectacular exercise for effective shoulder-strengthening

movement. If performed regularly and correctly, it can help you develop stronger and broader shoulders.

1. You would require a pair of light dumbbells to perform this exercise. Shoulder flexibility also plays a fundamental role in abducting your arms. 
2. The shoulder joint is known to be the least stable joint in the body. A strong shoulder training routine works on all three deltoid heads to build strength into it and prevent you from facing serious shoulder injuries. 

How to Do It

1. Pick a pair of dumbbells and stand slightly bent forward. Hold the dumbbells at your sides but slightly off your body. This will help your body attain the popular “V” shape. 
2. Keeping your palms facing your sides, hold the dumbbells slightly drifted from your body. Now you are standing at the starting position. 
3. Now slowly raise the dumbbells to the height of your shoulders. Make sure your wrist doesn’t go above your elbows. 
4. Pause for a moment when you reach the top of the movement, then lower them back to the starting position. 
5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Lateral Raise Tips

1. When performing this exercise, your focus should not be on lifting heavy weights. Instead, you must emphasize on  muscle stretching and contraction to work on the chest muscle in isolation.
2. Ensure your rep timing is slow and controlled for utmost focus on the movement. 
3. Your elbows should be above your wrists. Keep your wrists tilted to ensure that.
4. Your dumbbells should not touch your body.

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