How Do You Do Lateral Raises With Resistance Bands?
If you don’t have dumbbells or weight equipment, the next best thing to use are resistance bands. For the shoulders, bands are great to use for rehabilitation (they are safer) or building strength for the most acquainted fitness enthusiast. Doing lateral raises is especially great for tennis players. Get some bands! Most sporting goods stores have bands located in the fitness section (where the treadmills and weights are). Try to purchase a package of bands that vary in strength–usually represented by different colors. Take the handles in your hands. With your feet about shoulder width apart, step on the band with the band in the center of your feet. Be sure your back is straight before you start movement, your shoulders are rolled back, wrists are straight and your elbows are slightly bent. Your arms are to your side. Raise your arms (the handles) until your arms are in line with the top or you shoulder. Do not go higher as you can hurt your shoulder. Breathe out as you go up. Lower
