Lateral Deltoid
Deltoideus pars acromialis
The middle head that gives the shoulder its width; the prime mover of lateral raises.
- Exercises
- 338
- As primary
- 129
- Group
- Shoulder
- Works with
- Supraspinatus
Best moves for it
Function
Shoulder abduction (roughly 15–90°).
Origin
Acromion of the scapula.
Insertion
Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.
Synergists / Antagonists
Gym exercises for this muscle
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External Rotation With Band
Shoulders · Bands
Kettlebell Halo
Shoulders · Kettlebells
Kettlebell Pirate Ships
Shoulders · Kettlebells
Seated Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Shoulder Press - With Bands
Shoulders · Bands
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Standing Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Alternating Kettlebell Press
Shoulders · Kettlebells
Arnold Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Cuban Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Double Kettlebell Jerk
Shoulders · Kettlebells
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.