Shoulders · Dumbbell

Side Laterals to Front Raise

Hit every angle of the delt in one combo.

Side Laterals to Front Raise exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, slight bend in the elbows.
  2. Raise both dumbbells out to the sides to shoulder height.
  3. Lower halfway, then raise both out in front to shoulder height.
  4. Lower under control and repeat the side-then-front pattern.

The one cue that matters

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Keep it strict on both lifts. Don't lean back or swing to get the weight up.

Muscles worked

The Side Laterals to Front Raise isolates the Shoulders — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted shoulders volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Side Laterals to Front Raise work?

The Side Laterals to Front Raise primarily works the Shoulders.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Side Laterals to Front Raise?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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