Bent Elbow Lateral Raise

Exercise Overview

LATERAL RAISE The lateral raise exercise is used to strengthen the shoulder abductor muscles. To start hold a weight in each hand. Raise your arms up next to you within the scapular plane (about 15-30 degrees in front of your body). Keep a light bend in your elbows. Raise your arms until you reach roughly shoulder height. Lower the arms back down in a controlled manner to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved

supraspinatuslateral deltoids

Related Conditions

rotator cuff tendinitisbiceps pulley sling irritationshoulder impingementsupraspinatus straindeltoid strain

Equipment Needed

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