Shoulders exercise
Plate-Loaded Lateral Raise
Lateral raise on a plate-loaded machine, with a guided path for the lateral delt.
- Primary muscleShoulders
- EquipmentMachine
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Shoulders
- Machine
How to do the Plate-Loaded Lateral Raise
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Get into the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and grab the handles with your elbows slightly bent.
- Raise your arms out to the sides, leading the movement with your elbows, up to shoulder height.
- Pause for a second at the top without shrugging your shoulders.
- Lower slowly to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Plate-Loaded Lateral Raise
They work the shoulders with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Plate-Loaded Lateral Raise work?
The Plate-Loaded Lateral Raise works mainly the shoulders.