How to perform the Seated Side Lateral Raise
- 1Sit tall near the front of a bench or chair with your feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, chest up, shoulders relaxed, and palms facing in toward your legs.
- 2With a slight bend in your elbows, raise the dumbbells out to your sides until your hands are about shoulder height, pause for a moment, then lower them back down with control; breathe out as you lift and breathe in as you lower.
Coach tips
- Keep your shoulders down and relaxed so you feel the work in the sides of your shoulders, not your neck.
- Use lighter weights and smooth, controlled motions instead of swinging to protect your shoulders and get better muscle activation.
- Lean your torso just a tiny bit forward and keep your chest up to avoid shrugging and to keep tension on your shoulders.
Train shoulders smarter
One rep, one set. Hypro turns the Seated Side Lateral Raise into measurable progress, week after week.
The right weight, every set
Hypro suggests your next Seated Side Lateral Raise weight and reps based on what you actually lifted, your rest, and your fatigue. Choose weight-first or reps-first. The more you log, the sharper it gets.
See exactly how much shoulders you train each week
Every set you log counts toward weekly volume per muscle group. Spot imbalances, avoid junk volume, and program the same way IFBB Pros do.
Use this exercise inside an IFBB Pro plan
Pick a coach-made program, get a plan matched to your goals, and message your coach for form checks. The Seated Side Lateral Raise fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.
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