Lateral Raise
Step-by-step technique for Lateral Raise, an exercise for side delts using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
- Raise the dumbbells out to the sides to shoulder height.
- Lower under control.
Coach tip: Lead with your elbows, not your hands. Don’t swing.
Muscles worked
Primary: Side Delts
Secondary: Traps
Lateral Raise is a strength exercise that loads the side delts using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Side Delts
- Secondary
- Traps
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Type
- Strength