Trainer: This Forgotten Delt Exercise Is a Game Changer for Shoulder Size originally appeared on Men's Fitness.

I don’t do the side plank often. I prefer the Russian twist or, when I know no one can see me, the bird dog, when I want to work my obliques.I didn’t think adding the lateral raise would pose ...

The lateral raise — holding a dumbbell in the top arm and raising until that arm is straight — makes a challenging move far harder, even with a light weight.

Dumbbell side lateral raise. Muscles worked: shoulders (mainly the side, the biggest portion), traps, core. Good for: building shoulder definition.

Do all your reps on one side before switching the dumbbell to the opposite hand and lateral lunging on the opposite side. How to modify: If the overhead press is too much, you can eliminate it. 5.

This dumbbell arm exercise targets your lateral deltoid (the muscle on the side of your shoulder), which is often overlooked, says Sherika Holmes, NASM-certified personal trainer.

Lateral Dumbbell Stepup. Lateral Dumbbell Stepup. by The Editors of Women’s Health Published: Jul 30, 2014 4:24 PM EDT. ... Grab a dumbbell in each hand. Stand with your left side to a step.

Dumbbell vs Cable Lateral Raises: MH weighs up the latest research, ... With your elbow slightly bent, raise your arm to the side until your elbow is at shoulder height.