Shoulders · Machine

Lateral Raise (Machine)

Pure side-delt isolation, locked in.

Lateral Raise (Machine) exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit with the pads against the outside of your arms or forearms.
  2. Drive your arms outward and up to shoulder height.
  3. Pause and squeeze the side delts at the top.
  4. Lower slowly back to the start.

The one cue that matters

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Push against the pads with your upper arms, keep your shoulders down away from your ears.

Muscles worked

The Lateral Raise (Machine) isolates the Shoulders — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted shoulders volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Lateral Raise (Machine) work?

The Lateral Raise (Machine) primarily works the Shoulders.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Lateral Raise (Machine)?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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