This is the perfect Dumbbell Lateral Raise Some people say internal rotation during lateral raises is bad for your shoulders. And yes, for a small percentage of people, it might be. But for most, it’s completely fine and actually the best way to target the medial head of the deltoid. Why? Because when you raise with a slight internal rotation, like you’re pouring a jug of water, you position the side delt directly against gravity which means that it is now responsible for lifting the arm. If you