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§ L · Exercises · ShouldersUpdated 6/2026

Plank Lateral Raise

This exercise develops shoulder control and your core’s ability to resist rotation without equipment.

Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Moderate technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Supporting muscles
Abs

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Get into a high plank with your palms under your shoulders and your feet hip-width apart.

  2. 02

    Brace your core and keep your hips level without rotating.

  3. 03

    Raise one hand out to the side to shoulder height with your elbow nearly straight, and squeeze your shoulder in a controlled manner.

  4. 04

    Slowly and controllably lower your hand back to the floor, then repeat on the other side.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Plank Lateral Raise 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.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Widen your stance if your hips start to sway or rotate. Keep your gaze on the floor and gently pull your shoulder blades together to keep your shoulder stable.

This exercise develops shoulder control and your core’s ability to resist rotation without equipment.

More exercises: Shoulders

§ 05 · Same muscles

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