Side-Lying Lateral Raises

Side-Lying Lateral Raises

Lie on your side on the floor or a bench, holding a dumbbell with an overhand grip:

- Inhale and raise your arm

- Exhale as you complete the movement

Unlike standing raises, which gradually work the muscle to maximum intensity at the end of the movement (when you bring your arms to a horizontal position), this exercise involves the deltoids differently, concentrating the effort at the beginning of the movement

Note: this movement emphasizes the supraspinatus, mainly working at the beginning of the movement. Vary the starting position (dumbbell placed forward, on the thigh, or toward the rear) to place the emphasis on all of the deltoid heads.