Side Laterals to Front Raise

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Side Laterals to Front Raise — start position — START

Side Laterals to Front Raise — finish position — FINISH

How to do it

01In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This will be your starting position.
02Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.
03At the top of the exercise move the weights out in front of you, keeping your arms extended.
04Lower the weights with a controlled motion.
05On the next repetition, raise the weights in front of you to shoulder height before moving the weights laterally to your sides.
06Lower the weights to the starting position.

Alternatives & substitutions

Same movement pattern, same primary muscles — swap by what you have.

With dumbbell

Front Dumbbell Raise Side Lateral Raise Alternating Deltoid Raise Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench

With cable

Face Pull Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral Cable Seated Lateral Raise

With barbell

Upright Barbell Row

With bands

Band Pull Apart

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