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Machine Lateral Raises

In the core program Level: Beginner Machines

Machine Lateral Raises - Start position
Start position
Machine Lateral Raises - Finish position
Finish position

How to do it

  1. Sit in the machine with your upper arms against the pads.
  2. Set the seat so the pivot lines up with your shoulder joint.
  3. Push the pads out and up to shoulder height.
  4. Lower under control.
  5. The fixed path means you can go to failure safely, which is exactly what this muscle wants.

Muscles it trains

Percent of one session's target for that muscle. Anything at 100% finishes that muscle on its own.

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