How to Do Lying Lateral Raises Bodyweight

Lying Lateral Raises 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 Lying Lateral Raises Bodyweight

  1. 01Lie on your side on a firm mat with the bottom arm folded under the head for support.
  2. 02Place the top arm straight along the outer thigh with the palm facing the hip.
  3. 03Raise the top arm toward the ceiling until it is perpendicular to the torso, keeping the elbow locked.
  4. 04Exhale during the ascent and pause for one second at the peak contraction.
  5. 05Lower the hand until it lightly touches the hip before starting the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lying Lateral Raises 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

If the shoulder blade pinches or grinds, move the arm slightly forward into the scapular plane rather than directly out to the side.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lying Lateral Raises Bodyweight questions

What muscles does Lying Lateral Raises Bodyweight work?

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

How do you do Lying Lateral Raises Bodyweight correctly?

Lie on your side on a firm mat with the bottom arm folded under the head for support. Place the top arm straight along the outer thigh with the palm facing the hip. Raise the top arm toward the ceiling until it is perpendicular to the torso, keeping the elbow locked. Exhale during the ascent and pause for one second at the peak contraction. Lower the hand until it lightly touches the hip before starting the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lying Lateral Raises Bodyweight?

If the shoulder blade pinches or grinds, move the arm slightly forward into the scapular plane rather than directly out to the side.

Is Lying Lateral Raises Bodyweight suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Lying Lateral Raises Bodyweight?

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

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