Lateral Raise (Bent Arms) (female)

Lateral Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart
  • 2Bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle and keep your palms facing the floor
  • 3Raise your elbows to the side until they are at shoulder level
  • 4Hold the position briefly, then slowly lower your arms back down
  • 5Repeat for desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise
  • Do not use your back or swing your body to lift the weights
  • Make sure to raise your elbows, not your hands
  • Exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower

Lateral Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs