Rogue athlete Arielle Loewen demonstrates proper form for lateral raises in this quick and simple movement demo from Rogue HQ. The lateral raise is a shoulder strengthening exercise that focuses on the lateral deltoid (middle of the shoulder), where you lift dumbbells (or other weights) out to the side until arms are roughly parallel to the floor. This exercise will help target shoulder strength and the stabilizers that support pressing, pulling, and overhead work. Benefits - Great for shoulder development, helping build the side deltoids. - Used to help improve shoulders joint health by strengthening the small stabilizers that assist in pressing and overhead work. - Great accessory movement to assist gymnastic and olympic lifting and assist with injury prevention by targeting the smaller muscles of the shoulder - This is a low-skill movement that almost anyone can perform. Setup - Hold a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, palms facing inward (neutral grip). - Stand tall, feet hi...