Exercise Directory: Lateral Raise: Palms Down
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This exercise works your arms while really focusing on building/sculpting your shoulder muscles.
STEP #1: Stand tall with your feet together. STEP #2: Grab two light dumbbells and hold them by your side with your palms facing your thighs. STEP #3: During this movement, make sure you maintain a stationary torso [no swinging of the body]. STEP #4: Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, slowly lift the dumbbells until you reach shoulder height. STEP #5: Try not to go too far above shoulder height. Side View: |
Front View:STEP #6: Pause for a moment.
STEP #7: Slowly lower your arms back to your sides. STEP #8: Without releasing the tension in your arms, repeat the exercise. NOTE: The shoulder muscles are a smaller muscle group that doesn't take a lot of weight to fatigue. I always suggest starting off with a lighter weight so that you make sure you are executing the movement accurately. NOTE: This exercise can also be performed while sitting down [which would be advised if you tend to swing your body]. |