Learn more about Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells here: https://goo.gl/5pqUde Subscribe for more workouts and tips: http://goo.gl/sxLYmP Additional fitness tips: http://goo.gl/vFWbTL Quick Workouts: http://goo.gl/mj1b0C The side raise is a great exercise to not only get your shoulders looking great, but also build strength in your shoulders to help prevent injury. In order to maximize the benefits of the shoulder side raise, you will want to make sure you are doing them in the correct way. In this video, Bowflex Fitness Advisor, Tom Holland, takes you through the proper technique to get the most out of your shoulder side raises. The key things you want to remember when doing a side raise are: 1) Choose a weight that allows you to control the movement, but feels challenging on the last few reps. 2) Only raise the weights up to shoulder level. 3) If you are using heavier weights, reduce the tension on your shoulders by raising your arms at a little more to the front of your body as opposed to straight out from the sides. If the weights are very heavy, you may even want to hold the weights in front of you with your elbow bent at 90 degrees and keep your elbows bent while raising your arms up to the side. Get your shoulders strong with our Strong Shoulder Workout – https://youtu.be/Ny7JMYEiZWo See how to do prefect shoulder presses – https://youtu.be/8KyOIFJW-Ik Check out four exercises for strong shoulders – https://youtu.be/c0fdz0RByJI http://www.Bowflex.com – Find all the fitness solutions you’ll ever need to get on your way to being a healthier you. https://www.bowflex.com/blog – Head to the Bowflex Insider blog to read the latest in all things related to fitness and health and find simple ways to start losing weight. Connect with us and socialize with other Bowflex fans: https://www.facebook.com/Bowflex/ https://www.instagram.com/bowflex/ https://twitter.com/Bowflex https://www.pinterest.com/bowflex/