Stop shrugging the weight. Lifting upward engages traps instead of delts. Instead, focus on lifting outwards, maintaining a ...

EXERCISES DON'T GET much simpler than the lateral raise. That doesn't mean there's nothing you need to know for the best possible results when it comes time to build up your shoulders. There are ways ...

Lateral raises primarily target the middle deltoid, that key muscle that gives your shoulders their roundness and width. Well-developed middle deltoids not only enhance your aesthetics but also ...

As a fitness editor, I’m always on the lookout for exercises that deliver real results—and not just the ones everyone else is doing. After mastering the Power Clean and diving deep into the likes of ...

Looking for a new strength exercise that will challenge your shoulders and build muscle? You should try Poliquin raises. It’s a variation of the lateral raise, but it allows you to lift more weight, ...

Former four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler broke down how to sculpt boulder shoulders with the behind-the-back lateral raise.