Double Arm Side / Lateral Raises / Shoulder Abductions
- Stand with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides
- Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift your hands out to your sides and up until they reach your shoulder level, exhale as you do so
- Lightly squeeze your shoulder muscles at the top position
- Gently lower your arms back to the starting position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so
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Double arm side / lateral raises / shoulder abductions is a at-home work out exercise that targets shoulders and also involves neck & upper traps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. One arm kettlebell swings, lateral raise machine and kettlebell single / one arm clean and press are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as double arm side / lateral raises / shoulder abductions. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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