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More Shoulder Exercises

Barbell Shrug
Behind The Neck Press
Cuban Press
Dumbbell Press
Dumbbell Shrug
Front Raises
Lateral Raises
Military Press
Side Raises

LATERAL RAISES

Purpose: To build mass and tone in your outer deltoids. This is an excellent compound exercise for defining your shoulders.

Muscles Involved:
Deltoids


	Stand with a dumbbell in each hand.

	Proceed to being your elbows up and away from your body. Shown here is the midpoint of the exercise.

	Bring your elbows all the way up to your shoulders and rotate your wrists as if you were pouring water out of a pitcher. Once completed, slowly return to the starting position.