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Shoulder Raises

Description

Shoulder raises isolate the deltoids. They are an important stabilizing muscle in a multitude of different exercises, ensuring proper form and control during a movement.

Primary Muscles Involved

• Deltoids

Procedure

Activating the deltoids involves shoulder rotation. The movement can be done with dumbbells or a cable.

1. Hold the weight so it hangs to the side near your hip.
2. Lift the weight in front of your body so your arm is parallel to the ground. Keep the rest of your body as static as possible, moving only your arm.
3. Return the weight to your side.

Variations

The variations in shoulder raises change the direction of the motion, putting more emphasis on a certain part of the deltoid.

Lateral Raises

Instead of bringing the weight out front, bring the weight to your side.

Cable Raises

Using a cable provides a constant resistance, making the variation more strenuous throughout. That said, there is no overwhelming difference in results. The movement is the same.