About this exercise
The standing lateral raise on a lever machine isolates the side deltoids to build wider, rounder shoulders. The machine guides the arms out to the sides along a fixed path, keeping constant tension on the side delts.
Lever Standing Lateral Raise
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lever Standing Lateral Raise.
EasySide shoulders
How to Perform
- Stand in the machine with the pads resting against your outer arms
- Grip the handles and keep your torso upright
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows
- Raise your arms out to the sides until they reach about shoulder height
- Pause briefly at the top without shrugging
- Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position under control
- Repeat for the desired number of reps
Muscle Activation
Primary
Side shoulders
Secondary
Inner forearmOuter forearm
Common Mistakes
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About the Lever Standing Lateral Raise
The Lever Standing Lateral Raise is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.