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90 Degree Lateral Raise with Water Bottles

Convenient water-bottle version of the 90-degree lateral raise for side-delt toning.

ShouldersBeginnerStrengthRaise

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: lateral delts. Secondary: shoulders
Muscle groupShoulders
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Raise
Sets & reps4 sets × 12-15 reps
Estimated calories burned~20 kcal

How to do it

  1. Stand holding water bottles with elbows bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Raise the arms out to the sides until the upper arms are parallel to the floor.
  3. Lower under control.
  4. Keep the core braced.
  5. Complete 4 sets of 12-15 reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Convenient water-bottle version of the 90-degree lateral raise for side-delt toning.

Common mistakes

Avoid swinging or shrugging.

Make it harder

Use heavier bottles or slow the tempo.

Make it easier

Reduce the range.

Breathing

Exhale as you raise, inhale as you lower.

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