Lateral Raise

How to do it

1. Stand tall with feet shoulder width apart, holding a light dumbbell in each hand, or a low cable handle in each hand, at the sides with palms facing in.
2. Brace the core, keep the knees locked straight, and hold a slight, fixed bend in the elbows.
3. Raise the weight out to the sides by driving through the shoulders, leading with the elbows rather than the hands.
4. Lift until the arms reach shoulder height and stop, without letting the torso lean or sway to help the weight up.
5. Lower back down under control over about 2 seconds to the starting position.
6. Exhale on the lift and keep the hips and shoulders square throughout every repetition.

Muscles worked

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