How to do: Side Lateral Raise

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Side Lateral Raise — starting position — Start position

Side Lateral Raise — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells by your side at arms length with the palms of the hand facing you. This will be your starting position.
2While maintaining the torso in a stationary position (no swinging), lift the dumbbells to your side with a slight bend on the elbow and the hands slightly tilted forward as if pouring water in a glass. Continue to go up until you arms are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this movement and pause for a second at the top.
3Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).