When it comes to building balanced shoulders and maintaining the natural shape of your arms, few exercises are as effective—and as misunderstood—as lateral raises. Popular in gyms from Los Angeles to ...

Many lifters fail to get the most out of their lateral raises, and they don’t even realize it. Lateral raises target the middle deltoid for broader, stronger shoulders. Internal arm rotation and ...

What Is a Lateral Raise? A lateral raise is an exercise that involves pulling a weight vertically up. You can use a dumbbell, looped resistance band, kettlebells, or a cable machine. Lateral raises ...