Side-lying Lateral Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Side-lying Lateral Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Side-lying Lateral Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on your side on the floor, supporting your upper body with one hand. Hold a dumbbell in your other hand with your arm extended along your side.
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Keeping your arm straight, raise the dumbbell laterally upwards until it is directly overhead.
- 3
Slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position along your side.
- 4
Complete your repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side.
Secondary Muscles
While Side-lying 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 Side-lying 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.
