Shoulders exercise

Machine Lateral Raise

How to do the Machine Lateral Raise with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Sit facing the machine with your feet facing forward or on the foot rest. Keep your arms slightly bent and the pads should rest just above the shoulders. Start to lift the pads by pressing through your elbows and raising your upper arm to shoulder height. Return to starting…
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Illustration showing the Machine Lateral Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Shoulders muscle Shoulders Primary Trapezius muscle Trapezius Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Lateral raise machine Lateral raise machine
Technique

How to do the Machine Lateral Raise

  1. 1 Sit facing the machine with your feet facing forward or on the foot rest.
  2. 2 Keep your arms slightly bent and the pads should rest just above the shoulders.
  3. 3 Start to lift the pads by pressing through your elbows and raising your upper arm to shoulder height.
  4. 4 Return to starting position.