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Lateral Raise

beginner Dumbbell

Isolation exercise for the lateral deltoid to build shoulder width.

Primary Muscles

Lateral delts

Secondary Muscles

Traps

Instructions

Hold dumbbells at sides, slight elbow bend. Raise arms out to sides until parallel to floor, lower with control.

Common Mistakes

Using momentum, shrugging traps, going above shoulder height.

Variations

  • Cable Lateral Raise
  • Seated Lateral Raise
  • Plate Lateral Raise