How to Do Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise

Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise is a shoulders exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise

  1. 01Stand tall with a kettlebell in one hand and the feet positioned shoulder-width apart for a stable base.
  2. 02Maintain a slight bend in the elbow and pull the shoulder blade down into the back pocket.
  3. 03Raise the kettlebell out to the side until the arm is parallel with the floor, leading the movement with the elbow.
  4. 04Exhale at the top of the range before returning the weight to the side of the thigh.
  5. 05Avoid leaning the torso toward the opposite side to ensure the deltoid handles the entire load.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Stop the kettlebell at shoulder height to avoid excessive activation of the upper traps and potential shoulder impingement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise work?

Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise correctly?

Stand tall with a kettlebell in one hand and the feet positioned shoulder-width apart for a stable base. Maintain a slight bend in the elbow and pull the shoulder blade down into the back pocket. Raise the kettlebell out to the side until the arm is parallel with the floor, leading the movement with the elbow. Exhale at the top of the range before returning the weight to the side of the thigh. Avoid leaning the torso toward the opposite side to ensure the deltoid handles the entire load.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise?

Stop the kettlebell at shoulder height to avoid excessive activation of the upper traps and potential shoulder impingement.

Is Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise?

Kettlebell Single Arm Lateral Raise uses kettlebell.

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