Side Lateral Raises are among the best shoulder exercises to work your medial deltoids and build muscles.They form a core part of bodybuilding and/or shoulder workout of anyone who wants to gain muscles.Just like front raises,they are easy to perform and require a pair of dumbbells.
- Pick a pair of dumbbells.Stand straight with the dumbbells at your sides and palms facing towards you.Dumbbells should be at arm’s length.This will be starting position.
- Next,keep your feet shoulder width apart.
- Take a deep breath,bend your elbows slightly and raise your arms outwards.
- Pause for a second at the top of the motion,i.e,when your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Inhale as you slowly bring the weights to the starting position.
- Make sure you do not jerk your body while performing this exercise.
- Keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the motion.
