Beginner
Standing L Raise
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Standing L Raise is a good shoulder strengthening exercise that targets your delts – the rounded, triangular muscles that wrap around each upper arm and shoulder.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand, and arms bent at a 90-degree angle, palms facing each other. -
Step 2
Rotating your shoulders, raise your arms parallel to the floor. Squeeze the shoulder blades together, hold and then return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Standing L Raise targets Abs, Shoulders as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't raise your hands too high; your shoulders should be parallel to the floor in the top position.
- Avoid very heavy loads. Use light dumbbells and focus on form.
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