Lateral delt raise

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Technique

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells by your sides, palms facing in.
2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows, raise both arms to the sides until they’re parallel to the floor.
3. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.

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Form tips

• Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise, avoiding arching or rounding your back.
• Focus on using the shoulder muscles to lift the weights, not momentum or other body parts.
• Control the movement, especially during the lowering phase to work the muscles fully.

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Muscles

Strength

Primary

• Shoulders
• Rotator cuff

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Equipment

Kettlebell

Dumbbell

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