Hanging Lateral Raises
Exercise Overview
HANGING LATERAL RAISE This is a lateral deltoid and upper trapezius strengthening exercise. Hold a stable pole, door frame or squat rack and lean to one side. Raise the arm up within the scapular plane which is 30 degrees forward from the body. Raise the arm up to roughly shoulder height and slowly lower the arm. This exercise uses the side lean to increase the amount of workable shoulder abduction.
Muscles Involved
Lateral DeltoidUpper TrapeziusSupraspinatus
Related Conditions
Elevated First Rib DysfunctionShoulder ImpingementDeltoid StrainUpper Trapezius Myofascial Pain SyndromeStrength Training