Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise
Sculpt your shoulders! Lateral raises with weight plates for a targeted, effective workout. Build strength and definition.
The Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: weight plates.
Required Equipment
Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight plate in each hand with your hands at your sides. Keep a slight bend in your elbows to reduce stress on the joints.
Brace your core and maintain an upright torso throughout the exercise.
Slowly raise the plates out to your sides, keeping your arms parallel to the floor and the bend in your elbows consistent.
Continue to lift the plates until they reach shoulder height. Be sure to control the movement and prevent swinging or momentum to ensure targeting of the shoulder muscles.
Pause briefly at the top of the motion, then slowly lower the weight plates back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips:<br>- Keep the movement controlled and avoid using momentum to lift the weights.<br>- You can perform this exercise with a single plate in one hand at a time for a unilateral variation.<br>- Make sure not to shrug your shoulders excessively during the exercise; focus on isolating the lateral deltoids.<br>- Begin with a lighter weight to ensure proper form before increasing the weight.<br>- Do not lift the plates higher than shoulder level to prevent excessive strain on the shoulder joints.
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Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise work?
The Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise?
Weight plates.
What workout day should the Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Weight-Plate Standing Lateral Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bottle-Weight Lateral Raise, Kettlebell Single-Arm Lateral Raise, Lateral Landmine Raise and Lateral MID Air Raises with Palm Switching.
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