Lateral Raise

Starting position

• Stand upright, dumbbells at your sides, elbows slightly bent.
• Upper body leaning very slightly forward.

Execution

• Raise the arms out to the sides to shoulder height, leading with the elbows.
• Hold briefly, then lower slowly.
• Light weights, clean reps.

Common mistakes

• Using the body for momentum.
• Raising above shoulder height.
• Shrugging the shoulders to the ears.