Lever Isolateral Lying Rear Lateral Raise
The Lever Isolateral Lying Rear Lateral Raise primarily works the Posterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Infraspinatus, Rhomboids, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle). It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Posterior Deltoid.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Abduction |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Posterior Deltoid |
| Secondary | Infraspinatus, Rhomboids, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Infraspinatus (back)
- Secondary Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Minor (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lie on machine with chest against padding. Position arms between padded lever arms with elbows below shoulders. Execution: Pull arms up until elbows are beyond back. Lower and repeat. Comments: Upper arm should travel in perpendicular path to torso. At lower portion of exercise, keep elbows pointed outward below shoulders. At upper portion of exercise, keep elbows pointed outward to sides of shoulders. Legs may be kept together, extending off end, or bent straddling bench as demonstrated.
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