What should I superset my lateral raises with?

Shoulder Superset #4: Upright Row + Lateral Raise Earlier we mentioned that the lateral raise is the best isolation exercise for hammering the side delts. The compound exercise counterpart to the lateral raise is the upright row. Traditionally, the upright row is performed using a barbell.

Should you do front raises and lateral raises?

Lateral raises mainly target your middle delt, Schumacher says. While lateral raises are generally easier to perform than forward raises (read more on that below), keeping good form is essential to reaping the most benefit. Lateral raises are an important part of your shoulder routine.

Do front raises and lateral raises work the same muscles?

Front dumbbell raises primarily target the front of the shoulders, known as the anterior deltoid. This muscle is used in shoulder flexion. Front dumbbell raises also work the lateral (side) deltoid and the serratus anterior, along with the upper and lower trapezius, clavicular part of the pectoralis major, and biceps.

What workouts go with lateral raises?

You can perform lat raises two or three times a week. Be sure to give yourself at least a day or two between performing lat raises to allow your muscles to rest and recover. You can combine them with other upper body exercises like push-ups, chest press, and deadlifts for the best results.

How do you do a superset?

The standard form of superset training involves combining two moves, where you do a set of the first exercise, then go straight into a set of the second, then rest, before going back to the first exercise and continuing that pattern until you’ve completed all the specified sets.

What do front and lateral raises work?

Front Dumbbell Raises primarily target the front of the shoulders, known as the anterior deltoid. This muscle is used in shoulder flexion. Front dumbbell raises also work the lateral (side) deltoid and the serratus anterior, along with the upper and lower trapezius, clavicular part of the pectoralis major, and biceps.

Why is lateral raise so difficult?

You need a lot of force. “In a lateral raise, when your arms are fully extended, parallel to the ground and at shoulder height, the ‘moment arm’ is at its longest,” Chrismas explains. That’s how far away the joint is from the weight it’s moving – in a lateral raise, the weight is far away from the shoulder.

How heavy should you go with lateral raises?

You can do a standard side lat raise with some trusty dumbbells. Go for a weight of 2 to 10 pounds each, depending on your fitness level.

How many sets of lateral raises should I do?

Perform lateral raises for two to three sets of 15-20 repetitions. Shoot for a burn across the middle deltoid and difficulty reaching full range of motion as a sign that you’re reaching fatigue.