Lever Lateral Raise
Builds the side delts for stronger, more stable shoulders and better upper body strength in the gym and daily life.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Sit on the lever lateral raise machine and adjust the seat height so the handles or padded lever arms are at elbow height.
- 02
Place your forearms or elbows against the pads and take a firm grip on the handles, pull your shoulder blades back and down, and brace your core.
- 03
Raise the lever arms out to the sides using your shoulders, keep a slight bend in your elbows, and stop the movement around shoulder height without using momentum.
- 04
Squeeze briefly at the top, then lower the lever arms under control back to the starting position while keeping your shoulders down.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideBuilds the side delts for stronger, more stable shoulders and better upper body strength in the gym and daily life.
You should feel it in the side of your shoulders. It should not be felt mainly in your neck or wrists.
A common mistake is shrugging the shoulders or swinging the weight up. Keep your shoulders down, lead with your elbows and lift under control.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftLever Lateral Raise is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep your wrists neutral and let your elbows lead the movement to keep the load on your deltoids. Avoid shrugging your shoulders and keep the movement controlled throughout.
The lever lateral raise machine targets the middle deltoids precisely and reduces the need to swing your body.
More exercises: Shoulders
§ 06 · Same muscles
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