Lever Lateral Raise (Plate)
Expert Advice
Keep your movements slow and controlled to maintain tension on the deltoids throughout the exercise.
How-to-do Steps
- Adjust the machine for your height and select the appropriate weight.
- Sit on the machine with your back flat against the pad.
- Grasp the handles with your arms down at your sides.
- Lift the handles out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Pause at the top, then slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Lever Lateral Raise (Plate) primarily targets the Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Leverage Machine. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders85%
Secondary
Abs15%
Equipment
Leverage Machine
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Lever Lateral Raise (Plate) work?
Lever Lateral Raise (Plate) primarily targets the Shoulders. Secondary muscles involved include Abs. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Leverage Machine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Lever Lateral Raise (Plate)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Lever Lateral Raise (Plate) suitable for beginners?
Lever Lateral Raise (Plate) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
