The lateral raise is one of the best exercises for those looking to build their shoulders. It is a popular isolation exercise that looks like a simple movement but there is actually more that meets the eye. 1) Dropping your elbows- this takes the tension off the middle deltoids and kills the gains. In addition, the upper arms do not go through much of a range of motion. 2) Swinging with the body - this actually reduces the actual load on the detoids and puts unnecessary load on your lower back 3) Not pausing - Many people forget to have a momentary pause at the top of the rep, to add on, many rest at the bottom when lowering the weight. Always maintain tension throughout the full range of motion for better stimulation. 4) Arms are in an overly bent position - This is also known as the L- Bend. Based on the lever arm concept in physics, the further from your body the weight Is, the harder that weight is to lift. 5) Elbows completely locked- this puts too much pressure on the elbow joint. It's never a good idea to lock out a joint. 6) Wrist is not locked - The wrist joint is disposed in a very vulnerable position for injury and is not ideal for good transfer of tension to the deltoids. 7) Using too much weight basically increases the likelihood of the 6 above points from occuring. Everyone has different capabilities. It is really important to know your own limits. Filmed by : Contrast For 1 on 1 Personal training enquiries / Collaborations or any other general enquiries, drop me a mail or a dm! Email: lucaslim@live.com.sg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucascjlim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucascjlim/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucascjlim

1) Too much momentum 2) Unnecessary shoulder movement 3) Using only biceps to pull 4) Not pausing at the end of each repetition This is an equipment that is readily available in most gyms and is a popular workout. This compound exercise appears to be really straightforward but do take note that proper activation of the rhomboid muscles and middle trapezius is key. Keep in mind that your core, biceps, triceps, hamstrings, glutes and hip flexors all act as synergist muscles and help stabilise the movement. So, keep them engaged! For 1 on 1 Personal training enquiries / Collaborations or any other general enquiries, drop me a mail or a dm! Email: lucaslim@live.com.sg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucascjlim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucascjlim/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucascjlim

1)Pulling down below your chest 2)Half reps 3)Leaning back too much 4)Leaning forward 5)Shoulders are not retracted 6)Too much momentum A basic upper body strength exercise that targets not only the latissimus dorsi but also strengthens the lower and middle trapezius, rhomboids, serratus anterior muscles, biceps and posterior deltoids. A stronger back would assist you in all major lifts, give you that additional core support, help in scapular stabilization and keep your shoulders healthy. Venue: Cut Gym Singapore For 1 on 1 Personal training enquiries / group classes/ Collaborations or any other general enquiries, drop me a mail or a dm! Email: lucaslim@live.com.sg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucascjlim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucascjlim/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucascjlim