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Lateral raise: how to do it with good form

The dumbbell lateral raise isolates the side of the shoulders and builds width. Light weights and control beat heavy, swinging reps.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.

  2. 2

    With a slight bend in the elbows, raise your arms out to the sides.

  3. 3

    Stop at shoulder height.

  4. 4

    Lower slowly.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging the weights up.
  • Shrugging your shoulders towards your ears.

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