Seated Bodyweight Lateral Raise
Seated Bodyweight Lateral Raise builds shoulder/arm endurance with no equipment
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At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Deltoids |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Shoulders |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Raise |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 12-15 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~35 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Sit tall with good posture
- Step 2: Raise arms with control, no weight
- Step 3: Pause briefly at the top
- Step 4: Lower with control
- Step 5: Repeat for reps
Coaching tips
Benefits
Seated Bodyweight Lateral Raise builds shoulder/arm endurance with no equipment
Common mistakes
Using momentum instead of control
Make it harder
Slower tempo, add a pause at the top
Make it easier
Smaller range of motion
Breathing
Exhale on the raise, inhale on the return
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