Lateral Raise 1.5 Reps

Builds the side delts and improves shoulder strength and control. It helps with overhead lifts and upper body stability.

Muscle group

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Exercise type

Isolation

Technique

Basic technique

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Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles

Primary muscle

Shoulders

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps

01
Stand tall with the dumbbells at your sides and a slight bend in your elbows.
02
Raise your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height.
03
Lower them halfway while keeping tension in your shoulders.
04
Immediately raise them back to shoulder height.
05
Finally, lower them all the way down under control. This is 1.5 reps.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide

What it works

Builds the side delts and improves shoulder strength and control. It helps with overhead lifts and upper body stability.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in the side of your shoulders. It should not be felt mostly in your neck or arms.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is using too much weight and swinging the dumbbells up. Go lighter, keep your shoulders down and lead with your elbows.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Lateral Raise 1.5 Reps is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.