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Kettlebell lateral raise

Beginner

Kettlebell lateral raise is a isolation kettlebell exercise for the side delts, also working the traps and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Side delts

Also works

TrapsFront delts

Equipment
Kettlebell
Movement
Push
Type
Isolation · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall holding a kettlebell by the handle in each hand at your sides, palms facing in and the bells hanging below your hands.
  2. 2Set your shoulders down and back and keep a slight bend in your elbows.
  3. 3Raise your arms out to the sides, leading with your elbows, until they reach shoulder height.
  4. 4Lift with your shoulders only; do not swing your torso or shrug the kettlebells up.
  5. 5Lower them slowly back to your sides and repeat.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Cable lateral raiseCable
  • Lever lateral raiseMachine
  • Landmine lateral raiseBarbell
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