arm raises
Lateral deltoid movements
Arm raises are an exercise in which the arms are lifted from a resting position, typically to shoulder height or overhead, then lowered again.
The movement targets shoulder muscles and can be performed with or without weights: Do three sets of lateral arm raises with light dumbbells.
Variations include front raises, lateral raises, and overhead raises.
- shoulderUpper arm joint
- deltoidsShoulder cap muscles
- upper bodyTorso and arms region
- shoulder pressLifting weight vertically overhead
- overheadLocated directly above
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