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In this short instructional video, fitness coach Rodrigo Barros warns viewers that performing lateral raises with the arm moving strictly to the side compresses the shoulder joint, reducing joint space and potentially causing medium‑to‑long‑term shoulder pain. He urges viewers to save the video and apply a corrected technique in their next workout: instead of a pure lateral lift, the arm should be positioned slightly forward. This forward‑shifted path relieves joint stress while still effectively targeting the lateral deltoid, offering a safer and equally effective movement.
