Lateral Raise is an exercise for broadening the shoulders and can be performed sitting or standing position. This exercise strengthens your shoulders and upper back. Lateral Raise is also known as shoulder fly and effects on deltoid muscle of shoulders.
Points to remember for Lateral Raise:
- Those who are new to bodybuilding are recommended to do these exercises in sitting position.
- The wrist should be straight and arms slightly bent.
- If you use too heavy weight dumbells then it may lead to injuries and there won’t be any progress.
- There should not be excessive repetitions otherwise you will not have good effects on deltiod muscle and other muscles will be effected.
Checkout these videos to know how to do lateral raises and rear lateral raises properly:
Lateral Raises:
Rear Lateral Raise:

