Lateral Raise with Towel Exercise Guide
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
How to: Lateral Raise with Towel
- Stand upright holding a towel in each hand at your sides.
- Keeping your arms straight, raise the towels out to the side until parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- 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.
Lateral Raise with Towel Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
deltoids
strength
bodyweight
beginner
towel