Incline lateral raises

3 × 12-15  ·  Equipment: Dumbbells, Bench

Muscle groups: Shoulders

How to do incline lateral raises

1. Lie on your side on the incline bench holding a dumbbell.
2. Raise the weight laterally keeping your arm almost straight.
3. Lift to shoulder height with control.
4. Lower slowly.

Mistakes to avoid

• Don't raise your shoulder to your ear.
• Avoid swinging your torso.
• Don't use dumbbells so heavy you lose control.

Progression

• Build reps up to 15 before adding weight. Add a 1-2 second pause at the top.