Side-Lying Lateral Raise

Body region

• Shoulders

Equipment

• Dumbbells

Technique

1. Lie sideways on the floor or a flat bench, resting your head on the lower arm.
2. Hold a light dumbbell in the top hand, resting on the front of the thigh.
3. Raise the arm out to the side until it points almost straight up.
4. Lower slowly to the thigh.

Cues

• Keep a slight bend in the elbow and the weight light.
• Keep the hips stacked so you do not roll backward.

Common mistakes

• Rolling the body to help the arm up.
• Dropping the arm quickly at the bottom.

Variations

• Incline Side-Lying Lateral Raise

Alternatives

• Lateral Raise
• Machine Lateral Raise