Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Machine Lateral Raise, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Lateral deltoid |
| Also | Trapezius |
Setup
The fixed path isolates the side delts and removes swinging.
How to do it well
- Set the seat so the pads sit at the outer arms
- Raise the arms to shoulder height
- Control the return
Common mistakes
- Using momentum
- Setting the seat too high or low
Free programs with Machine Lateral Raise
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Machines (4 day)
- Machines Only: Twice a Week
- Machines Only: Full Body (3 day)
- Machines Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Shoulders Specialisation (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.