Machine Lateral Raise
- Main muscle
- Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Isolation · Single-joint
Equipment
- Lateral raise machine
How to do it
- Adjust the seat so your shoulders line up with the machine's pivot points, then sit tall.
- Place the outside of your upper arms against the arm pads and hold the handles lightly.
- Raise your arms out to the sides until they are about shoulder height.
- Lower slowly until the weight almost touches down.
Beginner tip: Push the pads up with your elbows, not with your hands.