Lateral Raise with Towel Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Deltoid Lateral
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Shoulders
Primary Muscle
Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Muscles
Deltoid Anterior, Serratus Anterior
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
beginner
Estimated Calories
4

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Lateral Raise with Towel

  1. Stand upright holding a towel in each hand at your sides.
  2. Keeping your arms straight, raise the towels out to the side until parallel to the ground.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
  • Raising arms too high, which can strain the shoulder.

Modifications

  • Reduce range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
  • Perform seated to provide more support.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight to avoid putting strain on your spine.
  • Control the movement to maximize tension on the target muscles.

Tags

shoulders
deltoids
strength
bodyweight
beginner
towel

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