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How to do Side Laterals to Front Raise

Main muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Strength

Secondary muscles

How to do it

  1. 1

    In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.

  3. 3

    At the top of the exercise move the weights out in front of you, keeping your arms extended.

  4. 4

    Lower the weights with a controlled motion.

  5. 5

    On the next repetition, raise the weights in front of you to shoulder height before moving the weights laterally to your sides.

  6. 6

    Lower the weights to the starting position.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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