EXERCISES DON'T GET much simpler than the lateral raise. That doesn't mean there's nothing you need to know for the best possible results when it comes time to build up your shoulders. There are ways ...

Ask someone in the weight room to point to their trapezius muscle, or “traps” in gym-speak, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds of muscle nestled in between their neck and shoulders.

The lateral raise is a core training staple that can build stability and strength in your shoulders-but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? Before you grab a set of dumbbells and ...