Description
Lateral raise to target the middle deltoid with continuous tension.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust the machine supports to stay aligned throughout.
- Keep your torso stable, shoulders down and elbows slightly bent.
- Keep your wrists neutral and hands aligned.
- Start with your arms close to your body, without momentum.
- Adjust the supports to stay aligned throughout.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Raise your arms to the sides at a controlled tempo.
- Contract near the horizontal position.
- Lower slowly into a controlled stretch.
Technique cue
Lead with your elbows without cheating with your torso.
Common mistakes- swinging the torso for momentum
- raising the shoulders
- raising too high
- letting the load drop on the way down
- forcing a range beyond your mobility
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- The guided path reduces sideways instability.
- Forcing the range can still overload the joints.