Lateral Raises
Primary Muscles
Side Delts
Equipment
Dumbbells
Difficulty
Beginner
How to Perform
- Stand with dumbbells at your sides, palms facing in.
- Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms out to the sides.
- Lift until your arms are parallel to the floor, like making a T shape.
- Lower slowly with control and repeat.
Pro Tips
- Lead with your elbows, not your hands.
- Don't raise above shoulder height to protect your joints.
- Use lighter weights with perfect form for best results.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to swing the weights up.
- Raising your arms higher than shoulder level.
- Shrugging your shoulders during the movement.