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Lateral Raise

Side Delts · Shoulders

A Typical Session

16 Min
Warm-up
3m
Main Set
10m
Cooldown
3m
5 kcal
/ min (est.)
3 × 15
sets × reps

Why this exercise

Difficulty: Beginner

Creates beautiful shoulder caps and improves upper body proportions.

StrengthCoreEndurance

Workout Intensity

Est. burn rate

Low
Med
High
Sets
3
Reps
15
Rest
45s

How to Perform

  1. 1.Stand with dumbbells at your sides, slight bend in elbows.
  2. 2.Raise arms out to the sides until parallel to the floor.
  3. 3.Pause briefly, then lower with control.
  4. 4.Keep core engaged and avoid swinging.

Pro Tips

  • Lead with your elbows, not your hands.
  • Don't raise higher than shoulder level.
  • Use lighter weight for better form.

Equipment

Dumbbells

Safety

Avoid momentum; control every rep.

Quick Notes
  • Perform with controlled tempo.
  • Use a mat if wrists are sensitive.
  • Track progress and increase reps slowly.