What exercises target the Lateral Deltoid?

The best exercises that primarily target the Lateral Deltoid include Arnold Press, Behind The Neck Press, Bradford Press, Cable Isolateral Lateral Raise, Cable Isolateral Y Raise. In total, 104 exercises involve the Lateral Deltoid.

What muscle group does the Lateral Deltoid belong to?

The Lateral Deltoid is part of the Shoulders muscle group, which is involved in overhead pressing, lateral raises, and shoulder stability work.

How do I target my Lateral Deltoid?

To target the Lateral Deltoid, focus on overhead pressing, lateral raises, and shoulder stability work. Top exercises include Arnold Press, Behind The Neck Press, Bradford Press, Cable Isolateral Lateral Raise, Cable Isolateral Y Raise.

Lateral Deltoid

Muscle group: Shoulders

Side shoulder muscle that abducts the arm, crucial for shoulder width and lateral raise movements.

Exercises Targeting Lateral Deltoid

Other Muscles in Shoulders

Anterior Deltoid, Posterior Deltoid

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Lateral Deltoid

Exercises Targeting Lateral Deltoid

Primary Mover (30)

Arnold Press

Behind The Neck Press

Bradford Press

Cable Isolateral Lateral Raise

Cable Isolateral Y Raise

Cable One Arm Lateral Raise

Cable One Arm Upright Row

Cable Upright Row (with rope attachment)

Cable Lateral Raise

Cable Upright Row

Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Lying Lateral Raise

Dumbbell One Arm Upright Row

Dumbbell Upright Row

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Handstand Push-Up

Kettlebell Halo

Landmine Shoulder Press

Lateral Raise

L-U Raise

Lever Isolateral Lateral Raise

Lever Isolateral Lateral Raise (plate loaded)

Machine Shoulder Press

Overhead Press

Pike Push Up

Push Press

Smith Upright Row

Suspended Y Lateral Raise

Upright Row

Z Press

Secondary / Assisting (61)

Arnold Press

Band Overhead Press

Barbell Front Raise

Barbell Military Press

Barbell Rear Delt Row

Barbell Seated Military Press

Bird Dog

Alternating Bird Dog

Elevated Pike Press (between benches)

Pike Press (between benches)

Cable Alternating Isolateral Front Raise

Cable Front Lateral Raise

Cable Isolateral Rear Lateral Raise

Cable Isolateral Reverse Fly

Cable Isolateral Seated Front Raise

Cable Isolateral Shoulder Press

Cable Isolateral Standing Rear Delt Row

Cable Isolateral Standing Shoulder Press

Cable One Arm Front Raise

Cable Rear Delt Row

Cable Standing Rear Delt Row (with rope)

Cable Front Raise

Clean and Jerk

Dumbbell Alternating Front Raise

Dumbbell Front Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Full Can Lateral Raise

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Seated Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Front Rack Carry

Front Raise

Incline Barbell Bench Press

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

Kettlebell Arm Bar

Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press

Kettlebell Front Rack Carry

Kettlebell Press

Kettlebell Snatch

Kettlebell Thruster

Kettlebell Turkish Getup

Lever Isolateral Military Press (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Seated Reverse Fly (parallel grip)

Lever Isolateral Seated Reverse Fly (pronated parallel grip)

Lever Isolateral Shoulder Press (plate loaded)