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# Lateral delt raise
> Beginner · Dynamic · Bilateral. Strength
Also known as: Side raise.
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| **Difficulty** | Beginner |
| **Velocity** | Dynamic |
| **Symmetry** | Bilateral |
| **Athlete** | Brian |
| **Video length** | 12 s |
## 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.
## 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.
**Logging:** Total weight used.
## Muscles
* Middle deltoid
* Supraspinatus
## Equipment
## Appears in
Novice
Beginner
Novice
Novice
Novice
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