Machine Side Lateral Raises

April 27, 2023

Table Of Contents

Exercise Description
Main Target Muscles	Shoulders
Secondary Target Muscles	None
Workout Type	Strength
Gym Gear	Machine
Fitness Level	Beginner
Compound/Isolated	Isolated
Power Move	Push

Target Muscle: Shoulders

Machine Side Lateral Raises Overview

Side lateral raise is a powerful shoulder-strengthening exercise that targets the lateral head of the deltoid muscles in the shoulder. When done frequently, this can aid in developing stronger, wider shoulders.

You only need a couple of light dumbbells or a machine and enough shoulder range of motion to abduct your arms, which involves moving the weights out and away from your body until they create a "T" shape at your shoulders.

How to Do It?

Start by choosing the weight you want to utilize on the stack of a lateral raise machine.
Sit facing the machine with your feet flat on the floor and about shoulder-width apart. Adjust the seat height.
Grip the handles while securing your arms to the cushion. Look directly forward. Now is the time to start the exercise.
Push the weight until your forearms are just above parallel while keeping your elbows bent and moving at the shoulders.
At the movement's peak, tighten your shoulders, then slowly start decreasing the weight while utilizing the same semicircle motion you used to elevate it.
Repeat as many times as needed.

Machine Side Lateral Raises Tips

The form is more crucial than weight in this isolated exercise, so keep it in check.
Use the tight form to keep the delts working.
Use your entire range of motion.
Throughout the movement, maintain as much body stillness as possible, moving only your shoulders.