How to Do Machine Lateral Raise

Machine Lateral Raise is a shoulders exercise using machine, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Machine

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Machine Lateral Raise

  1. 01Sit in the machine with the back flat against the pad and feet planted firmly.
  2. 02Position the outer arms against the lever pads and grip the handles lightly.
  3. 03Lead with the elbows to lift the pads until the upper arms are parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Hold the contraction briefly at the top before returning the weight stack to the starting point.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Machine Lateral Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the wrists lower than the elbows at the top of the movement to maintain constant tension on the lateral deltoid head.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Machine Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Machine Lateral Raise work?

Machine Lateral Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Machine Lateral Raise correctly?

Sit in the machine with the back flat against the pad and feet planted firmly. Position the outer arms against the lever pads and grip the handles lightly. Lead with the elbows to lift the pads until the upper arms are parallel to the floor. Hold the contraction briefly at the top before returning the weight stack to the starting point.

What is the A90 coach tip for Machine Lateral Raise?

Keep the wrists lower than the elbows at the top of the movement to maintain constant tension on the lateral deltoid head.

Is Machine Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

Machine Lateral Raise is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Machine Lateral Raise?

Machine Lateral Raise uses machine.

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