An isolation exercise that targets the lateral deltoids through controlled abduction of the arms, helping to build shoulder width and improve shoulder stability.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides with palms facing your body. Raise the dumbbells laterally to shoulder level while keeping your arms straight, then lower them back to the starting position with controlled movement.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides with arms fully extended and palms facing your body.
Return to the starting position with dumbbells at your sides, arms fully extended, and palms facing your body.
Keep your core tight, raise arms to shoulder level, maintain slight bend in elbows, control the movement, avoid swinging
Using momentum, raising arms too high, swinging the weights, arching back, using too much weight
Increase weight gradually, add pause at top, perform single-arm variations, incorporate tempo changes, try different angles.
Use lighter weights, perform seated variation, use resistance bands, focus on form over weight, reduce range of motion.
Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Stop if you experience shoulder pain. Use appropriate weight that allows for controlled movement. Avoid excessive arching of the back during the movement.