Exercise
Full Can Lateral Raise
Also known as: dumbbell full can lateral raise, full can raise, scaption, scapular plane raise
Full Can Lateral Raise is a isolation exercise for the shoulders. Main target: lateral deltoid. Also works: anterior deltoid and upper traps. Equipment: dumbbell.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Stand with dumbbells at your sides, thumbs rotated up as if holding full cans upright.
- Raise the arms out and slightly forward (about 30 degrees in front of the body) up to shoulder height.
- Keep the thumbs pointing up the whole way and pause at the top.
- Lower slowly and repeat.
Similar exercises

Side Lateral Raise
Dumbbell
Lateral deltoid

One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise
Dumbbell
Lateral deltoid

One-Arm Side Laterals
Dumbbell
Lateral deltoid

Power Partials
Dumbbell
Lateral deltoid

Seated Side Lateral Raise
Dumbbell
Lateral deltoid
Leaning Single-Arm Lateral Raise
Dumbbell
Lateral deltoid
Alternatives with other equipment

Cable Lateral Raise
Cable
Lateral deltoid

Lateral Raise - With Bands
Bands
Lateral deltoid
Machine Lateral Raise
Machine
Lateral deltoid

Arm Circles
Bodyweight
Lateral deltoid

Crucifix
Other
Lateral deltoid

Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
Smith machine
Lateral deltoid
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