Incline Side Half Lateral Raise

Exercise Overview

This is a shoulder abduction strengthening exercise that is used to target the rotator cuff muscles. Start by setting up a bench to a roughly 45 degree incline. Lie on the bench on your side with the target shoulder being on the top side. Hold a dumbbell and raise the weight from the side of your body until roughly the level of your shoulders. Lower the weight back to your side and repeat as required.

Muscles Involved

SupraspinatusLateral deltoid

Related Conditions

Rotator cuff tearRotator cuff tendinitisSupraspinatus strainDeltoid strainShoulder impingement

Equipment Needed

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