Beginner
Machine lateral raise
A guided lateral raise, seated, with the pads against your arms.
- Works
- Side shoulders
- Equipment
- Lateral raise machine
How to do it
- 1Adjust the seat so your shoulders line up with the machine's pivot points.
- 2Sit with your arms against the pads, elbows slightly bent.
- 3Raise your arms out to the sides until they are level with your shoulders.
- 4Lower them slowly.
Coach's tips
- Keep your shoulders down, away from your ears.
Lateral raise machine taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.