Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise
Strengthen your shoulders with a seated lateral raise, boosted by a step out. Improve stability & build power!
The Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise
Begin by sitting on a padded stool with your back straight and feet placed firmly on the ground.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging naturally at your sides, palms facing inward.
Perform a lateral raise by lifting the dumbbells out to your sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows and raising them until they are parallel with the shoulders. Ensure the movement comes from the shoulders, not the arms.
Lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position while maintaining control.
As you prepare for the next repetition, step out laterally with one foot, placing it flat on the ground to the side.
Perform the lateral raise again, this time with the additional stability challenge from the stepout.
Return your stepped-out foot to the starting position and continue with the next repetition, alternating the stepout side after each complete lateral raise.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets, making sure to maintain good posture and controlled movements throughout the exercise.
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Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise work?
The Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Stool Seated Lateral Stepout Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Stool Seated Incline Stepout Press, Stool Seated Jack, Chair Seated Lateral Raise and Seated Shoulder & Hip Abduction Press.
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