As a fitness editor, I’m always on the lookout for exercises that deliver real results—and not just the ones everyone else is doing. After mastering the Power Clean and diving deep into the likes of deadhangs and deadlifts, I was intrigued by the Poliquin raise. The idea of transforming the classic lateral raise had me hooked.
This variation of the lateral raise, inspired by legendary strength coach Charles Poliquin, targets not only the medial deltoids (the side delts) but also the rear deltoids, offering a more comprehensive shoulder workout.
