Shoulders

Side Laterals to Front Raise

In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This will be your starting position.

Beginner

The movement

Side Laterals to Front Raise - Setup — 1. Setup

Side Laterals to Front Raise - Side Lateral Raise — 2. Side Lateral Raise

Side Laterals to Front Raise - Lower From Side — 3. Lower From Side

Side Laterals to Front Raise - Front Raise — 4. Front Raise

Side Laterals to Front Raise - Lower To Setup — 5. Lower To Setup

About This Exercise

In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This will be your starting position.

1Setup

In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This will be your starting position.

2Execution

Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating. At the top of the exercise move the weights out in front of you, keeping your arms extended. Lower the weights with a controlled motion. On the next repetition, raise the weights in front of you to shoulder height before moving the weights laterally to your sides. Lower the weights to the starting position.

Pro Tips

At the top of the exercise move the weights out in front of you, keeping your arms extended.
Lower the weights with a controlled motion.
On the next repetition, raise the weights in front of you to shoulder height before moving the weights laterally to your sides.