Side Laterals

Muscles used - Deltoid, Lateral

Side Laterals Properly Performed

• Side laterals may be performed in either a standing or sitting positions. If you are seated, make cartain your back is straight; if standing your knees are slightly bent to protect your lower back.
• In a seated position; grasp a dumbbell in each hand. Keep the dumbbells at hanging straight down at your sides.
• Raise the dumbbells straight out perendicular to your body. Make sure your palm is facing down, and have your elbows slightly bent. Once your hand, elbow and shoulder form a parallel line, pause and hold for a second.
• Lower the dumbbells to your sides, repeat.

Tips on Getting The Most Out of Your Side Laterals

Make sure the weight is controlled throughout the exercise, do not swing the dumbbells up or drop them on the downward move.

To keep from straining your wrists, keep them straight, inline with your arm, do not drop them.