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Kettlebell Lateral Raise

IntermediateStrengthTier T3

You stand holding a kettlebell by its handle at your side with your palm toward your body. You lift it straight out to the side to shoulder height with a slight elbow bend, then lower it. You repeat on the other side.

Targets: Shoulder
Muscles: Deltoids

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home
  • Works at the gym

kettlebells

Home Options

  • kettlebell

Dosage

3

Sets

8

Reps / Time

60 sec

Rest

controlled

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Stand tall with your feet about shoulder-width apart and hold one kettlebell by the handle in your right hand at your side, palm toward your body, shoulders back and down.
  1. A man standing tall with a kettlebell in his right hand hanging at his side and his left hand empty.

    Step 1 of 3

    Stand tall with the kettlebell handle in your right hand, arm hanging at your side and palm toward your body. Shoulders back and down.

  2. The same man with his right arm lifted out to the side at shoulder height, holding the kettlebell with the bell hanging below his fist.

    Step 2 of 3

    Lift the kettlebell straight out to your right side until your arm reaches shoulder height, elbow slightly bent and leading. Then lower it with control.

  3. A man standing tall with a kettlebell in his right hand hanging at his side and his left hand empty.

    Step 3 of 3

    Stand tall with the kettlebell handle in your right hand, arm hanging at your side and palm toward your body. Shoulders back and down.

Safety Information

Use a lighter weight than for dumbbell lateral raises, because the offset bell demands extra grip and shoulder stability. Keep a slight bend in the elbow throughout and lower the bell under control rather than dropping it. Stop if the exercise causes pain or you become unwell. Seek appropriate professional advice about symptoms or suitability.

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