Hyperstrike Exercise Videos, Shoulders

PowerBlock Lateral Raise — Standing

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Muscle Groups
  • Shoulders
Purposes
  • Shoulder strength.

Overview

The PowerBlock Lateral Raise — Standing is a good exercise for strengthening the shoulders. The standing position allows for more weight to be used than when seated.

Description

  • Standing tall, hold the PowerBlock dumbbells in your hands with your arms hanging straight.
  • Keeping your arms straight, lift the PowerBlock dumbbells to the sides.
  • Stop at shoulder height and return the PowerBlock dumbbells to the start position.

Mistakes

  • Shrugging the shoulders excessively.
  • Hunching forward.
  • Leaning back.