An exercise machine targeting the lateral deltoids in the shoulders.
- +Targets lateral deltoids
- +Adjustable resistance
- +Safer than free weights
- –Risk of shoulder strain if done incorrectly
- –Not as versatile as dumbbells
This exercise targets:
Shoulders
Side Delts
Front Delts
Rear Delts
Rotator Cuff
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Adjust seat so pads rest just above your elbows, upper arms by your sides
- Set a light weight; you should control every rep smoothly
- Sit tall, chest up, core braced, feet flat; grip handles lightly
- Keep a slight bend in elbows; shoulders down and away from ears
- Raise arms out to the sides to shoulder height, leading with elbows
- Pause briefly at the top; don’t lift higher or shrug
- Lower slowly back to start under control; avoid swinging
- Breathe out as you lift, in as you lower