Lateral Raise

The exercise that builds shoulder width — light weight, perfect reps, high boredom tolerance.

Setup

1. Bells at sides, slight elbow bend, slight forward torso lean.

How To Do It

1. Raise out to the sides, leading with elbows, to shoulder height.
2. Pinkies slightly up, like pouring water.
3. Lower 3 seconds.

Breathing

Exhale raising.

Common Mistakes

• Shrugging the traps into it — shoulders stay down.
• Swinging heavy bells — half the weight, double the results.

Programming It

Goal	Sets	Reps	Rest
Strength	3–5	4–6	2–3+ min
Muscle	3–4	8–12	60–90 sec
Endurance / Conditioning	2–3	15–20	30–45 sec

Form guide for educational purposes — not medical advice. New to training or working around an issue? Apply for coaching and get a plan built for your body.