Lateral Raise with Towel

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand tall with a towel in both hands, arms fully extended and directly in front of you
  • 2Without bending your elbows, lift the towel out to your sides until it's at shoulder level
  • 3Pause briefly at the top
  • 4Slowly lower the towel back to the starting position

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and your core tight throughout
  • Do not use your back or torso to help lift the towel
  • Focus on squeezing your shoulder muscles when you reach the top
  • Control the movement, don't let the towel control you or use momentum to lift

Lateral Raise with Towel Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs