Lever Lying Rear Lateral Raise (plate loaded)

Classification

Utility:	Auxiliary
Mechanics:	Isolated
Force:	Pull

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. Return 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 (as shown), or bent straddling.

Muscles

Target

• Deltoid, Posterior

Synergists

• Infraspinatus
• Teres Minor
• Trapezius, Middle
• Trapezius, Lower
• Rhomboids

Stabilizers

• No significant stabilizers