Bottle Weighted Lateral Raise
A lateral raise with a full water bottle in each hand, a home stand-in for dumbbells.
How to do it
Setup
Stand tall, a bottle in each hand by the handle, arms at the sides.
Steps
- Raise the bottles out to the sides to shoulder height.
- Lead with the elbows, wrists straight.
- Lower them slowly to the sides.
Common mistakes
Shrugging as the bottles rise: blades down first. Hands rising above the elbows: the elbows lead. Rocking back at the top: pour some water out.
Breathing
Exhale opening the arms, inhale lowering.
