Is this you on side lateral raises 😅 | #shorts #shoulderworkout

23 Feb 2023 · 1 min

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In this short fitness video, Eric Roberts explains why side lateral raises can feel extremely heavy even when using light dumbbells. He points out that the side deltoid is a relatively small muscle compared to larger muscle groups, so 5–10 lb weights are actually a substantial load for this movement. Roberts warns that people who use very heavy weights are often relying on momentum rather than truly working the muscle, and he encourages viewers not to feel discouraged if they are lifting lighter weights, emphasizing that this is appropriate and effective for targeting the side deltoid.

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If you're doing this exercise right here, why does 5 pounds feel like 500 pounds? Well, it's because the muscle you're working, your side delt, is not that big of a muscle. And that's no offense to you. We all have small side delt muscles compared to your quad muscle or your glute muscle or your chest or your back. This little muscle right here, it does not need a lot of weight when you're doing this movement. So when you see people doing super heavy raises like this, they're not even working their muscle. They're just using momentum. So don't feel bad if you're only lifting 5 or 10 pounds. It's actually really heavy for this movement. Hope it helped.