How to Do Lateral Raise Bodyweight

Lateral Raise Bodyweight is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lateral Raise Bodyweight

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging naturally at the sides.
  2. 02Lift the arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height, keeping a micro-bend in the elbows.
  3. 03Turn the palms face down as the arms rise to emphasize the medial deltoid.
  4. 04Lower the arms back to the hips with a slow three-second count to maximize time under tension.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lateral Raise Bodyweight

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

Keep the thumbs pointed slightly upward at the top of the movement to clear the subacromial space in the shoulder joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lateral Raise Bodyweight questions

What muscles does Lateral Raise Bodyweight work?

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

How do you do Lateral Raise Bodyweight correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging naturally at the sides. Lift the arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height, keeping a micro-bend in the elbows. Turn the palms face down as the arms rise to emphasize the medial deltoid. Lower the arms back to the hips with a slow three-second count to maximize time under tension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lateral Raise Bodyweight?

Keep the thumbs pointed slightly upward at the top of the movement to clear the subacromial space in the shoulder joint.

Is Lateral Raise Bodyweight suitable for beginners?

Lateral Raise Bodyweight is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lateral Raise Bodyweight?

No. Lateral Raise Bodyweight is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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