10 Anatomy Facts Every Bodybuilder Should Know
From beginner gym goer to competitive bodybuilder, every weightlifter can use these tips to build muscle
9 of 11 Try the Machine Lateral Raise for Shoulders.
Shoulders are another stubborn body part for many lifters, likely due the fact that there are three parts of the deltoid to develop. A common shoulders exercise is the lateral dumbbell raise, but if you’ve ever done a machine lateral raise, you know the latter really fries the muscle.
“The lateral raise, is a good example of when a machine can provide a better stimulus than a free weight because a single arm cable lateral raise provides resistance throughout the range of motion,” says Winchester. “If I’m using a dumbbell, I’m not moving against gravity until I’m at the top of the rep. When the dumbbell is on the bottom, there’s no resistance because gravity goes down and I’m moving it out to the side.”
When doing the single arm cable lateral raise, start with tension on the weight stack, meaning you’re standing far enough away that you feel tension in your shoulders before beginning the rep.
Shoulders are another stubborn body part for many lifters, likely due the fact that there are three parts of the deltoid to develop. A common shoulders exercise is the lateral dumbbell raise, but if you’ve ever done a machine lateral raise, you know the latter really fries the muscle.
“The lateral raise, is a good example of when a machine can provide a better stimulus than a free weight because a single arm cable lateral raise provides resistance throughout the range of motion,” says Winchester. “If I’m using a dumbbell, I’m not moving against gravity until I’m at the top of the rep. When the dumbbell is on the bottom, there’s no resistance because gravity goes down and I’m moving it out to the side.”
When doing the single arm cable lateral raise, start with tension on the weight stack, meaning you’re standing far enough away that you feel tension in your shoulders before beginning the rep.
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