Hammer Strength Lateral Raise Machine

How to use the hammer strength lateral raise machine

Muscle Groups: Shoulders

The seated lateral raise targets the shoulders - the lateral deltoid whilst also working the the anterior (front) deltoid, posterior (back) deltoid, upper trap, supraspinatus (a rotator cuff muscle) and serratus anterior (the muscles along your ribs under your armpit).

First the main adjustment is the seat, making sure the seat is at a height where our shoulders will align with the pivot points. Get your chest nice and comfortable against the pad, elbows driving against the pads. Ensuring your elbows don't lock. When ready focus on driving your elbows up towards the ceiling in a slow controlled movement without momentum.

You can also use this machine as a single arm front deltoid raise or a double.

Other machines targeting shoulders

Powerzone Shoulder Press
Star Trac Pec Deck/Rear Delt
Powerzone Standing Lateral Raise
Precor Vitality Series Shoulder Press
Atlantis Shoulder Press
Watson Upright Row/Shrug / Shoulder Press
Hammer Strength Seated Lateral Raise (this machine)