Lateral Raise

Side DeltsShouldersDumbbell

The lateral raise is a dumbbell exercise for the side delts (shoulders). In RepFuel you log it as weight × reps, with last session's numbers shown beside every set so you know what to beat.

Lateral Raise illustration

How to progress

  • • Pick a rep range (say 8–12) and a weight you can do with good form.
  • • Add reps each session until every set hits the top of the range, then add the smallest weight jump and start again.
  • • Leave a rep or two in the tank on most sets; stop any set if form breaks down or something hurts.

Similar exercises for the side delts

Seated Lateral RaiseSide Delts · DumbbellCable Lateral RaiseSide Delts · CableLandmine Lateral RaiseSide Delts · BarbellLateral Raise MachineSide Delts · MachineLean-Away Cable Lateral RaiseSide Delts · CableSingle-Arm Cable Lateral RaiseSide Delts · CableY-RaiseSide Delts · DumbbellCable Y-RaiseSide Delts · Cable

Shoulders exercises with other equipment

Band Face PullRear Delts · BandBand Pull-ApartRear Delts · BandBarbell ShrugTraps · BarbellBehind-the-Neck PressFront Delts · BarbellCable Front RaiseFront Delts · CableCable Rear Delt FlyRear Delts · Cable

Programs with the lateral raise

Beginner Full Body

Beginner · 3 days a week

Beginner Push/Pull/Legs

Beginner · 3 days a week

Dumbbells Only

Beginner · 3 days a week

Upper/Lower

Intermediate · 4 days a week

Glutes & Legs Focus

Beginner · 3 days a week

Log it in RepFuel

RepFuel shows last session's weight × reps beside every set, runs your rest timer and celebrates PRs. Free, works on any phone, no app store needed.

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General fitness information, not medical advice. If you're new to an exercise, learn it with light weight or from a qualified coach.