How to perform the lateral raise

  1. 1

    Keep a soft bend in the elbows

  2. 2

    Raise out and slightly forward

  3. 3

    Pause near shoulder height

  4. 4

    Lower more slowly than you lift

Common mistakes

  • Shrugging the weight up
  • Swinging from the hips
  • Using load jumps that cut the range

Alternatives

Cable lateral raiseMachine lateral raiseLean-away lateral raise