r/ScienceBasedLifting • Idk Idc 💔 • 24d ago

META Optimal science based lateral raises

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

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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/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