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Machine Lateral Raise
4 steps Updated 02/10/2026
Machine Lateral Raise is a resistance exercise targeting Shoulders (Lateral Deltoids).
How to perform it
- Sit on the lateral raise machine with your feet flat on the floor and your back pressed firmly against the backrest. Adjust the seat height so that the pads rest against the outside of your upper arms.
- Grasp the handles with both hands, keeping your elbows bent.
- Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor and slowly lower your arms back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 02/10/2026
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