Lateral delt raise (Side raise)

Muscles

• Middle deltoid
• Supraspinatus

Technique

1. Stand holding a Dumbbell in each hand by your sides, palms facing in.
2. With a slight bend in the elbows, raise both arms to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.
3. Lower back down with control.

Form tips

1. Lower slowly: the descent is half the work.
2. Do not swing or lean back to lift the weights.

Similar Exercises

• Kettlebell upright row
• Dumbbell upright row
• Plates overhead lateral raise
• Barbell upright row
• One-arm lateral delt raise

Equipment

• Dumbbell
• Kettlebell