Side Lateral Raise

[Chemo]

Side Lateral Raise

Whats everyones opinions on technique here?

Personally Ive been keeping my arms fairly straight, and leaning slightly forward but also keeping the elbows up.

I've noticed some bend there arms quite a bit, and thats what brought up the question.

How does everybody do them? Or anyone got some insight on what may be better?

Cheers

[PeterDolan]

I change up certain things up week to week with my laterals but I always keep my elbows "soft" (a slight bend) and turn my pinkies up at the top of the movement

[jimjim83]

I sit on a bench with ankles crossed in front to stop any cheating. I find the secret is not to go to heavy. Dont want to do any damage

[drizzt]

Interesting topic, and something I think about as there seems to be a million different ways that people do 'em.

I start from the side of my hips and raise them up, as I find that stops cheating by getting momentum going rocking yourself back and forward (which you can slip into when the DBs start from in front of you). I can't go as heavy with this method, but I find it targets the muscle better.

If I'm forcing reps on the last set or so though, I'll start from in front to use a bit of cheat.

My elbows are generally soft like PD says, I try not to bend them.

Interested to hear how everyone else does 'em :nod:

[samuelNZ]

I sit on a bench with ankles crossed in front to stop any cheating. I find the secret is not to go to heavy. Dont want to do any damage

Im exactly the same. Mine are seated with only very slightly bent elbows, strict form and a light to moderate weight.

[Dr Squat]

I sit on a bench with ankles crossed in front to stop any cheating. I find the secret is not to go to heavy. Dont want to do any damage

I sit down as well. Use a mirror :oops: and make sure your side delts are "talking" to you. I pyrmaid so I get the benefit of heavy (5-6 reps) and lighter (10-15 reps).

Reasonable bend in your elbows. It's all about the feel.

[Dontrunwithknives]

Anyone do the leaning side lateral raises? I tried them out last week and found them pretty good.

[Grover]

I sit on a bench with ankles crossed in front to stop any cheating. I find the secret is not to go to heavy. Dont want to do any damage

I sit down as well. Use a mirror :oops: and make sure your side delts are "talking" to you. I pyrmaid so I get the benefit of heavy (5-6 reps) and lighter (10-15 reps).

Reasonable bend in your elbows. It's all about the feel.

Gotta to be in for quote of the year!

Better loosen your collar Doc restrciting blood flow!

[jimjim83]

Anyone do the leaning side lateral raises? I tried them out last week and found them pretty good.

Havent done them for a long time. Might chuck them in next time for old times sake

[Creatine]

I concentrate on having my elbows always higher than my hands, so my arms start straight when by my side but at the top theres a slight bend to keep my elbows high.

The more you bend your arms the easier the weight is to move, i.e. bringing the weight closer to the axis of rotation.

[Dr Squat]

I sit on a bench with ankles crossed in front to stop any cheating. I find the secret is not to go to heavy. Dont want to do any damage

I sit down as well. Use a mirror :oops: and make sure your side delts are "talking" to you. I pyrmaid so I get the benefit of heavy (5-6 reps) and lighter (10-15 reps).

Reasonable bend in your elbows. It's all about the feel.

Gotta to be in for quote of the year!

Better loosen your collar Doc restrciting blood flow!

We have a couple of mirrors at Eastside!!!

[Rookie]

Seated to avoid cheating lots and focus on using the side delts, slight bend in elbows and rest feet on DB rack or DB's on the floor.

[mike27]

standing infront of a mirror in the gym. up quick and smooth and slow and controlled down. 4 sets of 8 or 10 reps.

[Chemo]

I concentrate on having my elbows always higher than my hands, so my arms start straight when by my side but at the top theres a slight bend to.

Yeah i think that is best for all methods, just getting the front delts out of the action.

I find that bringing them forward is harder too so I focus on that.

Anyone tried one sided versions?

[Chemo]

I concentrate on having my elbows always higher than my hands, so my arms start straight when by my side but at the top theres a slight bend to.

Yeah i think that is best for all methods, just getting the front delts out of the action.

I find that bringing them forward is harder too so I focus on that.

[Gym rat]

I also have a bend in my elbows as well when I doing side laterals with the rep range ranging from 8x12 and weight ranging from 15kg to 20kg and using good forum.

[Yeah-Buddy]

I also have a bend in my elbows as well when I doing side laterals with the rep range ranging from 8x12 and weight ranging from 15kg to 20kg and using good forum.

20kg side lateral with good form - I call bullshit.

[Growth]

I pretty much do the opposite to what most people have posted. I stand, use heavy dumbbells, do one arm at a time, and exhibit poor form. lol :pfft:

[jimjim83]

20kg side lateral with good form - I call bullshit.

:nod:

[musclenz]

I like this standing version with the starting point in front, elbows high & tilt out at the top. You will see some of the top BBers using this form. It targets the lateral head & gives good ROM & you can use fairly heavy weight. As you get to failure you can lean forward a bit to get the last couple out & swing them up. Your partner can stand behind ou & spot quite easily. Do some heavy sets then finish with 20-30 reps of a real light weight with your spotter assisting for total blowout.

[genetic freek]

"your partner" lol

[rose]

make sure your side delts are "talking" to you

LOL. Weirdo :pfft: Hope you show them love at the top of the lift, kiss kiss, grow my little pretties :shock:

[Dr Squat]

make sure your side delts are "talking" to you

LOL. Weirdo :pfft: Hope you show them love at the top of the lift, kiss kiss, grow my little pretties :shock:

We communicate, me and my little delties. We're actually pretty close.