Exercise guide
Machine lateral raise
Works your side delts, with help from your traps. Machine. Beginner friendly.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main musclesside delts
Helperstraps
EquipmentMachine
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 12-15 reps
Rest1 minute
How to do it
- Set the seat so your shoulders line up with the machine’s pivot.
- Rest your arms against the pads, elbows slightly bent.
- Raise your arms out to the sides up to shoulder height.
- Lower slowly for 2 seconds.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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