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Side-lying lateral raise

A isolation exercise for the side delts. Equipment: dumbbells and flat bench.

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WorksSide delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie on your side on a bench, a light dumbbell in the top hand.
  2. Raise the arm up toward the ceiling
  3. Lower slowly to the thigh

Muscles worked

Side-lying lateral raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the side delts highlighted

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