Lateral Raise with Resistance Band

Resident fitness expert Tim McComsey shares an easy but effective shoulder exercise. Stand straight with shoulders back and chest high. Place one end of a resistance band under your left foot and grab the other end with your right hand. Slowly raise your arm straight out to your side in a lateral raise and then lower it again. Exhale to the top and inhale down.

Continue doing as many reps as you can. Alternate feet and arms and continue for a few sets, keeping good posture. For a harder workout, grab a dumbbell and raise that with the band. This is a very effective shoulder and lat exercise that you can easily do even on vacation this summer.