Exercise library · Shoulders
Machine Lateral Raise
The Machine Lateral Raise is a lever machine exercise that targets the shoulders, with the traps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Traps
- Equipment
- Lever machine
- Body part
- Shoulders
Step by step
- Sit on the lateral raise machine and adjust the seat height so your arms are aligned with the pads.
- Grip the handles and engage your core.
- Lift your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height.
- Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position with control.
- Keep elbows slightly bent and maintain smooth movement.
- Avoid using momentum or swinging the weights.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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