How to perform Kettlebell Lateral Raise with proper form
Starting Position
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a kettlebell in each hand at your sides, palms facing your body.
Execution
- Lift: Raise the kettlebells out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Height: Lift until your arms are parallel to the floor, or slightly higher if comfortable.
- Control: Avoid swinging; use a controlled motion both up and down.
- Engagement: Keep your core tight and shoulders down throughout the movement.
Return
- Lower the kettlebells back to the starting position with control.
- Maintain the same control and form while returning.
Tips
- Keep your neck relaxed and avoid shrugging your shoulders.
- Focus on using your shoulder muscles to lift the weight.
- Adjust the weight of the kettlebells to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Exercises

Back Extension, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Back
Synergist: Hamstrings, Glutes

Back Extension, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Back
Synergist: Hamstrings, Glutes

Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
Type: Core, Upper
Target: Shoulders, Back
Synergist: Chest, Abs

Bent Over One Arm Row, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms, Chest

Bent Over Row, Barbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Bent Over Row, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Bent Over Row, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Bent Over Row, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Bent Over Row, Band
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Bent Over Row, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Chin Up, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Chin Up, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Clean, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
Synergist: Calves, Biceps, Chest, Forearms

Clean and Jerk, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
Synergist: Calves, Biceps, Chest, Forearms

High Row, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

High Row, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Incline Row, Barbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Incline Row, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Inverted Row, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms, Chest

Kneeling Pulldown, Band
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps
