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Side Lateral Raise - Deltoids
Side lateral raise is an exercise for the deltoids,where
you stand upright and lift two
weights sideways with the strength
of your shoulders.
Most poeple prefer light weights and high reps.
( high reps = many repetitions )
Side lateral raise is one of the most recommended exercises for your
shoulder workout.
You can find more shoulder exercsies at weight training main.
Technical description: Side Lateral Raise - Deltoids
- Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, bend your knees slightly and keep your upper body straight and still.
Hold two dumbbells, so that your palms point to your body.
To protect your elbows, your arms have to stay bent slightly during the whole exercise.
- Lift the dumbbells sideways up and exhale. Up motion: appr. 2 seconds
Your elbows should alwas stay slightly above your hands and your palms should
point down. Don't lift the weights further than to shoulder hight. ( would harm your shoulder joints )
- Let the weighs sink back down towards your hips and inhale. Down motion: appr. 3 seconds
Don't let your arms pass vertical level, becasue that's when your deltoids would lose contraction.
Trainer advice: Side Lateral Raise - Deltoids
- If you want to to this exercise at home and don't have dumbbells, you can also use water bottles...
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