Lever Isolateral Lateral Raise (plate loaded)
The Lever Isolateral Lateral Raise (plate loaded) primarily works the Lateral Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper). It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Lateral Deltoid.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Abduction |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Lateral Deltoid |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Supraspinatus (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit in machine. Situate bent arms between padded lever and sides of body. Execution: Raise arms to sides until upper arms are horizontal. Return and repeat. Comments: None.
Alternative Exercises
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