Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | - |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Stand upright and hold arms to sides with elbows slightly flexed.Execution
Raise arms to sides until upper arms are parallel to floor. Keep elbows flexed throughout motion. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Hold hands below elbows at top of motion.![Bodyweight Only Lateral Raise | Starting Position Bodyweight Only Lateral Raise Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/63/1263.jpg)
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![Bodyweight Only Lateral Raise | Ending Position Bodyweight Only Lateral Raise Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/64/1264.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Lateral |
Synergist | Deltoid, Anterior | Supraspinatus | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Serratus Anterior |
Stabilizers | Trapezius, Upper |
![Bodyweight Only Lateral Raise | Muscles Front Bodyweight Only Lateral Raise Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/89/689.jpg)
Front
![Bodyweight Only Lateral Raise | Muscles Rear Bodyweight Only Lateral Raise Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/90/690.jpg)
Rear
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