Lateral Raises, Contracted: Medial Deltoid- Start with the dumbbells touching in front of your thighs.
- Keep a slight bend at your elbows.
- Raise your arms till the dumbbells are close to ear level.
- Hold for a count at the top.
- Don’t lean back; keep your torso upright and focus on
lifting your elbows. - Keep your palm facing
forward throughout the
movement. - Grab your torso across the
front of your body with your
free arm for stabilization. - Don’t pause at the top
or bottom. - Don’t lean back as you press;
try to keep only a slight arch
in your lower back. - You can do these standing
or seated.
One-arm Presses, Midrange: Deltoids