About this exercise
The standing lateral raise on a machine isolates the side deltoids, building shoulder width with a guided path that keeps constant tension on the muscle.
Standing lateral raise on machine
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing lateral raise on machine.
EasySide shoulders
How to Perform
- Stand inside the machine with the pads against the outside of your upper arms
- Grip the handles and keep your torso upright
- Raise your arms out to the sides until they reach shoulder height
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement
- Lower your arms slowly back to the starting position
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Muscle Activation
Primary
Side shoulders
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the Standing lateral raise on machine
The Standing lateral raise on machine 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.