Lateral Raise (Bent Arms)
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Equipment
The lateral raise with bent arms is an effective exercise for targeting the shoulder muscles, specifically focusing on building the lateral deltoid. It enhances shoulder width and definition, important for overall upper body aesthetics.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with bent elbows at your sides.
- Raise your elbows to shoulder height, keeping arms bent, to form a 'T' shape.
- Slowly lower the weights back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers
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