Machine lateral raise
- Basic
- Machine
Push out, not up; shoulders down
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Shoulders
How to do it
- Set the seat so your shoulders line up with the machine's pivot.
- Raise your arms out to the sides up to shoulder height.
- Lower under control without letting the stack touch down.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging as you lift.
- Using torso momentum.
Tips
- Constant tension makes it great for long sets close to failure.
- Think of pushing out, not up.