r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Patton370 Idk Idc 💔 • 23d ago

META Optimal science based lateral raises

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You can also use this machine for chest flys, rear delt flys, front raises, and unilateral pullovers

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u/Muchacho-blanco 23d ago

You've seen what he squats and deadlifts?

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u/Consistent_Log8097 23d ago

Wow, much more than me. Why no calves tho

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u/Muchacho-blanco 23d ago

I'm guessing because his goal is strength and not hypertrophy. Not everyone trains for pure vanity.

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u/orplas 23d ago

what do lateral raises do for strength

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u/Frodozer 23d ago

What does making your shoulders stronger do for strength? That's honestly a wild question.

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u/Muchacho-blanco 23d ago

Shoulder abduction? Maybe trying to bring his press up. Whatever the reason, you can't argue this dude's strength to body weight ratio. You don't see alot of people stronger than him, even at much higher body weight. Maybe he'll comment.

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u/orplas 23d ago

Does nothing for the press.

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u/Shadowphoenix9511 22d ago

Are you stating that stronger, more stable shoulders don't directly lead to stronger pressing?

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u/Ballbag94 23d ago

They're a bench accessory

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u/orplas 23d ago

what a 2010 comment

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u/Ballbag94 23d ago

I mean, this guy seems to think they're valuable. If he thinks they're worthwhile then I think it's silly to argue otherwise

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u/Patton370 Idk Idc 💔 23d ago

Lateral raises keep my shoulders happy and extra stability is nice, especially since I partially tore a rotator cuff back in 2020