Upper body · Dumbbells & bars

Incline lateral raises

deltoides lateral · Level Intermediate · Dumbbells, Bench

Upper bodyDumbbells & barsIntermediate

3 × 12-15  ·  Equipment: Dumbbells, Bench

Muscle groups: Shoulders

Muscles worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Not worked

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.

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