standing machine lateral raise
standing machine lateral raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Stand upright in the center of the machine with the rotating arms set low, and grasp the handles (or brace the outside of your forearms against the pads).
Step 2
Keep your torso upright with a slight bend in your elbows, and lock the joints to avoid using your forearms for momentum.
Step 3
Raise your arms out to the sides by engaging your side delts until your upper arms are roughly parallel to the floor, pausing briefly at the top.
Step 4
Lower the arms back to the starting position slowly and under control, maintaining tension throughout and avoiding letting the weight stack slam at the bottom.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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