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Noun

lateral raise ‎(plural lateral raises)

1. (weightlifting) A shoulder exercise in which the arm is raised and lowered against resistance, such as through use of a dumbbell, cable, or resistance band.
   • 2010, Adam Garett, "Fried Hams", Reps! 17:23

     You'd never dream of doing just bench presses to build a massive chest, or only lateral raises to build up your shoulders, so you'll surely limit your overall leg development if you restrict your hamstring training to leg curls.

Synonyms

• (shoulder exercise): shoulder fly, shoulder flye

Derived terms

• bent-over lateral raise

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