Lateral Raise
A light-weight movement isolating the side delts: built for shoulder width.
- Sets
- 3
- Reps
- 12-15
- Rest
- 60 s
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Free Weights
Movement Pattern
Targeted Muscles
How to Perform
- 01Stand with dumbbells at your sides, elbows slightly bent.
- 02Raise your arms out to the sides up to shoulder height.
- 03Hold for a second, then lower with resistance.
Form Tips
- No swinging; light weight and clean form.
- At the top, your wrists should not be higher than your elbows.
Other Shoulders Exercises
- Bodyweight
Pike Push-Up
Shoulders
A push-up with hips high: builds overhead pressing strength without equipment.
3 × 8-12Intermediate - Free Weights
Overhead Press
Shoulders
The standing overhead barbell press: the benchmark of shoulder strength.
4 × 6-8Intermediate - Machine
Shoulder Press Machine
Shoulders
Safe overhead pressing on a fixed path; ideal for getting started with shoulder training.
3 × 10-12Beginner