What Is a Lateral Raise? A lateral raise is an exercise that involves pulling a weight vertically up. You can use a dumbbell, looped resistance band, kettlebells, or a cable machine. Lateral raises ...

This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

Thankfully, strength training presents an opportunity to round out your movement patterns, which is why Samantha Rothberg, C.S.C.S., certified strength coach and triathlete, programmed this entire ...

Leg day, arm day, ab day—but what about lat day? Lats are the largest muscles in your upper body and the core of any workout routine. Most people use the term lats, but the scientific name for the lat ...

See the best dumbbell lat exercises for your goals. Includes specific recommendations with how to do them. Plus pros and cons ...