Lateral raise dumbbell p workout bike

READY TO ADD some serious width and definition to your upper body? Look no further than lateral raises.

This exercise can be one of the keys to achieving the "V-shape" and building shoulders that make your shirts pop.

The lateral raise may seem like a simple exercise—just raise your arms, lower, repeat—but there are a few key points to keep in mind to get the most out of the movement.

Lateral raise dumbbell p workout bike

Lateral raise dumbbell p workout bike

Lateral raise dumbbell p workout bike rack

Lateral raise dumbbell p workout bike stand

Dumbbell lateral raise

Front raises

First and foremost, your goal is to isolate the lateral head of the delts, and it's not an exercise where you should be lifting heavy weights.

Beginner trainees make a few mistake with the lateral raise. People often shrug their shoulders up to engage the movement, which activates the upper traps instead of the shoulders.

More commonly, they raise their arms directly up is lifting the weight directly out to the side of your torso.

To avoid this, try this tech