Lean-Away Barbell Side Raises

Technique

How to perform Lean-Away Barbell Side Raises

1. Stand beside a sturdy rack upright or vertical pole and hold it with the hand nearest the support.
2. Grasp a light, fixed-weight straight or EZ bar near its balance point with the other hand.
3. Keep the bar horizontal with its ends pointing forward and backward, and begin with the working arm beside your thigh.
4. Place your feet to establish a steady supported lean away from the upright, keeping a slight bend in the working elbow.
5. Raise the working arm out to the side until the upper arm is about shoulder height, keeping the elbow bend and torso angle consistent.
6. Control the bar's balance without swinging it, and let your shoulder blade move naturally with the arm.
7. Lower slowly to the starting position while keeping the bar horizontal, then repeat before changing sides.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Medial Deltoid.