How To Do Front-Lateral Raises

Step 1: Initial Summary Steps

1. Standing feet shoulder width apart, slight bend in knees, holding dumbbells
2. One arm lifts in front of body while other arm lifts to the side
3. Only lift to shoulder height – no higher
4. Lower and switch arms
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Step 2: Lateral Raises

Alright, and now onto some Front/Lateral Raises. Instead of doing two front raises, or two lateral raises, you're going to do both at the same time.

Step 3: Positioning The Body

Slight bend in the knees; you don't want to lock them out. Your shoulders should be down, and your back straight with the abdominals being tight.

Step 4: Arm Movement

You're going to raise both arms up to about shoulder height; one arm is going out in front, the other arm is to the side. These arms should then slowly be moved back down. Stay on the side, and slow.

Step 5: Challenging Exercise

You're exhaling as you bring them up, inhaling as you go back down. Remember, posture is very important. Protect that back, keep your abs tight. Good. Do one more at the side. And then switch it over. Other arm front, other arm side. Slow and controlled. We want this to be challenging.

Step 6: Shoulder Workout

You're Exhaling. Inhaling. Protect those shoulders by not letting it get above the shoulder.And slowly back down. This is working your shoulders, your upper back, your arms. And one more. There you go.