How Do You Do Front Lateral Raise Exercises?
The front lateral raise exercise works the muscles known as the deltoids. This muscle is located in the shoulder and supports a wide range of movements. In order to work this muscle fully you need a variety of movements. This includes side lateral raises, military press and rows. The instructions below are for a front lateral raise which targets the anterior section of the deltoids. Stand up straight holding weights or a weighted bar in your hands. Your arms should be in the front of your body with the palms facing you. Tighten your back and abdominal muscles. Exhale and lift the weights up to shoulder height only. Focus on keeping the shoulders down and squeeze your back muscles as you lift. Do not let the body tip backwards as you lift. Then inhale and lower the weights slowly down. Do not tip the body forward as you lower. Do this movement slowly and with control and do not swing the weights up and down. Do three sets of eight to 12 repetitions. If this exercise bothers your back yo
