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Bodyweight Lateral Raise demonstration

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Strength / Bodyweight

Bodyweight Lateral Raise

A shoulder isolation movement performed without equipment to develop lateral deltoid width.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Traps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand upright with arms hanging at your sides.

  2. 02

    Raise both arms out to the sides with a slight elbow bend until parallel with the floor.

  3. 03

    Pause briefly at the top.

  4. 04

    Lower slowly back to the starting position.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the desired reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.