Lateral Raises
beginner Isolation
Primary Side delts
Secondary
Traps
Equipment
dumbbells
Table of Contents
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. With a slight bend in your elbows, raise the dumbbells out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the floor. Lower with control.
Pro Tips
- Lead with your elbows, not your hands
- Use a light weight with strict form — momentum defeats the purpose
- Stop at shoulder height; going higher shifts to traps
Variations & alternatives
Useful tools
Programs that use this exercise
Track Lateral Raises in SteelRep
Log every set, track progressive overload, and get automatic rest timers — all built around the exercises you actually do.
