Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing your thighs.
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Engage your core and keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
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Raise one arm out to the side until it is parallel to the floor, forming a 90-degree angle with your torso, and hold it there.
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While holding one arm steady, slowly raise the other arm out to the side until it also reaches shoulder height.
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Controlledly lower the moving arm back to the starting position at your side.
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Now, hold the second arm at shoulder height and raise the first arm out to the side.
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Continue to alternate raising and lowering one arm while the other arm maintains the static hold at shoulder height.
Secondary Muscles
While Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
