LATERAL RAISES

211. LATERAL RAISES [ALSO CALLED SIDE RAISES] Side raises are probably the best exercise for widening the shoulders because they add size to the medial (side) shoulder. With both the elbows and
knees siightly bent, raise a set of dumbells outwards and upwards, until the arms are parallel with the floor. Slowly lower the dumbells down so that they meet in front of the body. The palms should be facing together at the bottom of the exercise. Resist the urge to swing the body as you lift the dumbells. This adds stress to the lower back and lessens the effectiveness of the exercise.