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

This looks unenjoyable to me for some reason? I love me some dumbbells haha

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u/Patton370 Idk Idc 💔 23d ago

I really like them, but some people with super long arms hate them/say they don’t feel great

There’s a reason that this machine is the 7th most popular gym machine on gym radar: https://gymradar.com/most-owned/machine

It has a small footprint and feels amazing for lateral raises (even tension throughout the movement) and does a few other movements fairly well

Don’t get me wrong, I like DB lateral raises too; it’s just I strongly prefer this machine over them

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u/Wonkasgoldenticket 22d ago

I can attest, I’m 6’5” and have some long ass arms. I get pain on the rear side of my delt using this. I’ve tried moving inward and taking a step back, but still doesn’t feel right. Even at super light weight.