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Exercises / Side-Lying Plate Lateral Raise

Side-Lying Plate Lateral Raise GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Side shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars acromialis
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
  • Rotator cuffMusculi rotatores humeri
  • TrapeziusMusculus trapezius
Equipment
plate
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 4.6 seconds

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How to do a side-lying plate lateral raise

  1. Lie on your side on a bench or the floor, supporting your head with your lower arm.
  2. Hold a light dumbbell in your top hand, resting it on your hip.
  3. Raise the dumbbell in an arc until your arm points at the ceiling.
  4. Lower it slowly back toward your hip without resting at the bottom.
  5. Complete all reps, then switch sides.

Form tips

  • Keep your arm straight and move in a smooth, controlled motion.
  • Avoid rolling your torso forward or backward during the lift.
  • Lead the movement with your shoulder, not momentum.
  • Maintain a stable, braced core throughout.

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