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Shoulders · Beginner

Machine Lateral Raise

Guided lateral raise for side-delt isolation.

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Machine Lateral Raise demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Shoulders

Equipment

Lateral Raise Machine

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Adjust the seat so the machine pads sit against the outside of the upper arms.
  2. 02Sit tall with the chest against the pad if provided.
  3. 03Raise the arms out to the sides through the machine path.
  4. 04Pause around shoulder height without shrugging.
  5. 05Lower slowly until the pads return to the start.

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