Bent-over Lateral Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Bent-over Lateral Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Bent-over Lateral Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, hinge at your hips, and bend your knees slightly.
- 2
Rest one hand on your knee for support, and hold a dumbbell in the other hand, letting it hang towards the floor with a slight bend in your elbow.
- 3
Keeping your torso still, raise the dumbbell out to the side until your arm is parallel to the floor.
- 4
Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Bent-over Lateral Raise 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.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Bent-over Lateral Raise, 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.
