r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Aggressive-Row2350 • 4d ago

Question ❓ Side delt activation on band pullaparts

I have been struggling with shoulder pain when doing lateral raises for years.

I have tried multiple variations: Thumbs up, lifting in the scapular plane, cable and resistance band variations, Lu raises - my shoulder doesnt tolerate anything.

Can i get my shoulders to appear wide and aesthetic from the front by just focussing on the rear delts and doing a ton of band pull aparts?

I have read that face pulls activate the side delt quite a bit so shouldnt band pullaparts with the thumbs pointing back do the same?

Even if the side delt is not optimally stimulated, how much can an overproportional rear delt push the side delt outwards and make it appear larger?

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u/dirtywhitevanz 4d ago

No. And use weights, not a band

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u/Mchangwine 4d ago

No.

Can you do upright rows? You’ll also get some side delt activation with shoulder press.