Lateral Shoulder Raises

The following exercise is great for toning and strengthening the muscles of the shoulder area. You can perform this by sitting on a stable chair or a stability ball. Either way make sure you're upright with a straight back and looking ahead. You need to add some resistance into the exercise to make it effective so a pair of dumbbells or a couple of tins of food will be sufficient.

The Method

• Assume the seated position with your feet flat on the floor and shoulder width apart
• Arms down by your side, holding the dumbbells or cans
• Keeping a slight bend in the elbow slowly raise your arms out to the side until they reach shoulder height
• Pause to the count of one and slowly return to the start position and repeat
• Aim to repeat this exercise for 2-3 sets of 12-15 repetitions

Don't forget to listen your body, if you’re just embarking on this exercise for the first time you may not be able to perform the stated number of reps or sets. Don't let this put you off, just stop when it gets too much. The next time you perform the exercise later in the week, try again. Be patient and you will reach your target!

Keep healthy

Dave

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