Front Raise to Side Lateral Raise

a.k.a. Front And Side Raises, Shoulder Raise

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a Front Raise is unique. Here is how: it involves a complex, two-part movement. You perform a front raise in the first part of the movement. You perform a side raise in the second part of the movement. These movements strengthen and define your front deltoids | and middle deltoids.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Obtain two dumbbells.

2) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.

3) While holding a dumbbell in each hand, walk over the the spot where you will perform the exercise and stand.

4) Place your feet about six inches apart.

5) Allow your arms to hang loosely at your sides, with your palms facing your hips.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Holding the dumbbells parallel to the floor with palms facing downward, slowly raise your arms in front of you.

3) ...until the dumbbells reach shoulder level.

4) When the dumbbells reach shoulder level, hold for a count of one second.

5) Lower the dumbbells to your sides, using a controlled movement.

6) Raise the dumbbells sideways to shoulder level

7) ...until your arms reach an airplane-like position.

8) Again lower the dumbbells to your sides.

9) Repeat reps for a full set.

Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

Keep your arms straight with your elbows only slightly bent.

Don't swing your body in an effort to lift the weight.

Keep your elbows above your hands at all times, which will keep all of the pressure of the movement on your front delts, providing you with the maximum potential benefit.

Gear Advice

To perform this exercise, you will need access to dumbbells. If you want to perform this exercise at home, we have listed a link below to the Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell Set - which you can order from Amazon dot com. For your hands, we encourage you to order the Harbinger 1250 Training Grip WristWrap Glove or use weightlifting chalk instead of wearing a glove.

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