Machine Lateral Raise
Machine lateral raises on a guided path for reliable isolation. It works mainly the lateral deltoid, with help from the front deltoid.
Flawless ranks it by lifetime volume: Gold, the third of eight ranks, starts at 25,000 kg.
How to do Machine Lateral Raise
- Set the seat so the pads rest against the outside of your upper arms just above the elbows, shoulders in line with the machine's pivot.
- Push the pads out and up with the elbows until the upper arms are horizontal.
- Pause at shoulder height; the machine fixes the path, so all you control is the speed.
- Lower slowly over 2–3 seconds and don't let the weight stack touch down between reps.
These are the same steps you see in the exercise guide in the Flawless app.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscle | Anatomical name |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Lateral deltoid | Deltoideus medialis |
| Secondary | Front deltoid | Deltoideus anterior |
Muscle data from StrengthLog.
Why do it
- Side delts — the width of the shoulder
- The most visible change per unit of effort
- Works with very light weight
How Flawless ranks Machine Lateral Raise
| Rank | Total volume |
|---|---|
| Bronze | start |
| Silver | 5,000 kg |
| Gold | 25,000 kg |
| Platinum | 50,000 kg |
| Diamond | 100,000 kg |
| Obsidian | 150,000 kg |
| Painite | 250,000 kg |
| Antimatter | 1,000,000 kg |
Flawless ranks Machine Lateral Raise by lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. The ladder is the same for everyone, because it measures work done rather than strength relative to bodyweight. The rank updates after every workout.
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Questions
What muscles does Machine Lateral Raise work?
It works mainly the lateral deltoid, with help from the front deltoid.
How do you do Machine Lateral Raise?
Set the seat so the pads rest against the outside of your upper arms just above the elbows, shoulders in line with the machine's pivot. Push the pads out and up with the elbows until the upper arms are horizontal. Pause at shoulder height; the machine fixes the path, so all you control is the speed. Lower slowly over 2–3 seconds and don't let the weight stack touch down between reps.
How does Flawless rank Machine Lateral Raise?
By lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. Gold starts at 25,000 kg and Diamond at 100,000 kg, the same for everyone.
Try it free
Free on Google Play and the App Store. The whole log is free; PRO is optional.