Shoulders
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Side Laterals to Front Raise
Side Laterals to Front Raise is a beginner-friendly shoulder exercise performed with dumbbells. It also involves the back and arms.
Dumbbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Shoulders
Side Laterals to Front Raise also involves back, arms.
Strength
Movement pattern: raise. This is an isolation exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Side Laterals to Front Raise
- In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.
- At the top of the exercise move the weights out in front of you, keeping your arms extended.
- Lower the weights with a controlled motion.
- On the next repetition, raise the weights in front of you to shoulder height before moving the weights laterally to your sides.
- Lower the weights to the starting position.
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FAQ
Common questions about Side Laterals to Front Raise.
What muscles does Side Laterals to Front Raise work?
Side Laterals to Front Raise primarily trains the shoulders and also involves the back and arms.
Is Side Laterals to Front Raise beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Side Laterals to Front Raise?
This variation uses dumbbells.
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