When my editor asked me to try dumbbell lateral raises for two weeks, I thought he was kidding. He was not. Luckily, I enjoy a challenge, so I fixed him with a steely gaze — hard to do over ...

You can do lateral raises with resistance bands, cables, weight plates, dumbbells, or anything that is heavy or provides resistance. This is a common part of upper body workouts when done in ...

Lateral raises require very little equipment, making them easy to do both at the gym and at home. All you need are dumbbells ...

They allow you to move your arms out to your side, up, or down. A lateral raise engages these muscles. By using dumbbells or resistance bands, you make the muscles stronger. After bringing them ...

If you've ever walked past someone on the free weight floor as they flap a set of dumbbells like a set of wings, you'll have seen the worst case scenario. To perform the lateral raise optimally ...

For those who have mastered the lateral raise, a more advanced variation involves switching out the dumbbells for kettlebells. With kettlebells, the weight is distributed below the handles ...

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Combine this with dumbbell lateral raises to target your upper body, enhancing shoulder and trap strength. Consider it a comprehensive full-body exercise. Place a mini resistance band above your ...

With three weekly workouts lasting from 20-40 minutes, designed to add lean muscle, build fitness and increase strength, your weekly dose of dumbbell goodness drops each week, or start from week one ...

Adjustable dumbbells (just like adjustable kettlebells ... deadlifts), and accessory motions (like biceps curls and lateral raises). A minimum of 10 sets and 100 reps were performed at both ...