Lateral raises

Main Muscles Affected

• Shoulders

Exercise Difficulty

Very easy

Performing the Side Raises:

1. In a standing position, keep your feet about hip-width apart, take a dumbbell in each hand with your elbows slightly bent
2. Raise your arms to the side until they are in line with your shoulders (always with your elbows slightly flexed)
3. Return to the starting position.

• Arch your back
• Raise the dumbbells over your shoulders.