ShouldersBeginner

Side Laterals to Front Raise

Strength movement using Dumbbell.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary ShouldersSupporting Traps

Movement instructions

1
In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This will be your starting position.
2
Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.
3
At the top of the exercise move the weights out in front of you, keeping your arms extended.
4
Lower the weights with a controlled motion.
5
On the next repetition, raise the weights in front of you to shoulder height before moving the weights laterally to your sides.
6
Lower the weights to the starting position.

Technique guidance

Exhale as the target muscle shortens against resistance and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily throughout the set.

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.
Keep the area clear and use a load you can lift into position and lower without dropping.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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