For that reason, I prefer the variations on the basic move, like plank hip dips, so when another one came my way in the form of a side plank with lateral raises, I was practically gung-ho.

To do the move, you raise your arms out to the side away from your body. Lateral raises are therefore a great isolation exercise, meaning that you can use it to target one specific muscle group or ...

"Lateral exercises are a great way to boost your balance," notes Watkins. "They engage all those small, stabilising muscles ...

This variation of the lateral raise, inspired by legendary strength coach Charles Poliquin, targets not only the medial deltoids (the side delts) but also the rear deltoids, offering a more ...