What Is a Lateral Raise? A lateral raise is an exercise that involves pulling a weight vertically up. You can use a dumbbell, looped resistance band, kettlebells, or a cable machine. Lateral raises ...

Upright rows can strengthen your shoulders and upper back, but proper form is key. Pay extra attention to make sure your elbows don’t go above your shoulders and your torso stays upright, with your ...

I see a lot of shoulder niggles appearing when people perform upright rows as part of their strength training program. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the upper-body exercise; it’s just easy to ...