MOVEMENT GUIDE / LIGHT WEIGHTS
Lateral raise
Lift outward with soft elbows to about shoulder height.
Target muscles
Deltoids and upper-back stabilizers
Setup
Keep ribs stacked over pelvis and start with a manageable load.
Perform the move
Lift outward with soft elbows to about shoulder height. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Strengthen the shoulder through a controlled range.
Common mistake
Swinging heavy weights
Alternative
Band lateral raise
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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