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Shoulder Raises · Shoulders

Front-to-Lateral Raise

A shoulder raises exercise that works the shoulders. Beginner level, using dumbbells.

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Muscles worked

PrimaryShoulders
SecondaryTraps & mid back

Front and side delts.

Setup and loading

Light dumbbells.

How to do the front-to-lateral raise step by step

  1. Stand with the dumbbells at your sides.
  2. Raise them in front of you to shoulder height.
  3. Sweep your arms out to the sides, keeping them at the same height.
  4. Lower from the sides and repeat in reverse.

Form cues

  • Elbows slightly bent
  • No swinging

Common mistakes

  • Losing height as you sweep out
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Sets and reps for your goal

Hypertrophy

3 x 10-15 · rest 60 s

3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.

Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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Sports it suits

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Gear for this exercise

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