Lateral Delt Raise
The following information is to be used as a guideline only. If any of the exercises cause any pain or discomfort, stop the exercise immediately and consult your physician. We strongly encourage you to consult with a physician before participating in any physical activity.
Primary Muscles: Deltoids
Secondary Muscles: Trapezius
Body Area: Shoulders
Modality Types: 
Machines, 
Free Weights
Equipment: FreeMotion Cable Cross, Dumbbells, FreeMotion Dual Stack Cable Cross , Cybex Bravo Functional Trainer (8840)
Proper Steps
- Read "Getting Started" before beginning any exercise
- Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent
- Let your arms hang down at your sides each hand holding a dumbbell, palms inward
- Exhale lifting arms out to sides away from body until hands are at shoulder height
- When you reach the top position, the arms and body should resemble the letter "T"
- Do not hunch your shoulders or lock your elbows!
- Lower your arms, using your shoulders, back to starting position
- This exercise can also be done with a machine, or seated on a ball
