Lateral Raise Machine
Lateral Raise Machine is a isolation vertical push exercise for the shoulders. Use a controlled range that keeps the target muscles loaded and the joints comfortable.
Illustration: Side Lateral Raise · closest available open illustration of the same or equivalent movement. Follow the written setup for this equipment variation.
Set up
- 1Adjust the seat and pads before loading the working weight.
- 2Match the machine pivot to the joint being trained whenever a pivot marker is present.
- 3Position the machine pivot, cable, or dumbbells so resistance begins without a shrug.
- 4Lead with the elbows in the shoulder-blade plane and stop around shoulder height.
How to perform it
- 1Inhale and create a stable ribcage before pressing.
- 2Drive the handles or weights upward without leaning back.
- 3Finish with the arms overhead while keeping the shoulders controlled.
- 4Lower smoothly to a comfortable depth.
Breathing
Exhale through the effort or shortened position; inhale during the controlled return. Keep the trunk quietly braced.
Technique cues
- •Stay in contact with the pads and keep the machine pivot aligned
- •Stack wrists over elbows
- •Keep ribs down
- •Reach up without shrugging aggressively
Common mistakes
- •Turning the press into an incline press
- •Flaring the elbows excessively
- •Crashing into the bottom position
Machine busy?
See equivalent alternatives
These options train the same main muscle group and prioritize a similar movement pattern. Match the effort and rep target rather than trying to match the exact load.
Cable
Dumbbell
Safety note: This training reference is educational, not medical advice. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified care for persistent pain, dizziness, or other concerning symptoms.