This exercise involves holding a dumbbell in one hand and raising it out to the side, keeping the arm straight and parallel to the ground. The movement resembles pouring out a can of soda. It targets the shoulder muscles, specifically the lateral deltoids.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the lateral deltoid muscle, which helps to widen the shoulders and create a more defined look
- Improves shoulder stability and mobility
- Can help to prevent shoulder injuries
- Engages the core muscles for added stability and strength
- Can be performed with light weights and high reps for a toning effect, or with heavier weights and lower reps for muscle building
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
- Bring your arms up to shoulder height, with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle and your palms facing forward.
- Slowly raise your arms up and out to the sides, keeping your elbows bent and your palms facing down.
- Continue lifting until your arms are parallel to the ground.
- Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Shoulder
Primary
Traps
Primary