A study conducted on 10 participants found that lateral raises caused greater activation in the medial deltoid than when the upper arm was positioned at a different angle or when doing front raises.

The cable lateral raise provides a "descending resistance profile". This means the resistance is greatest when the muscle is in a lengthened position (at the start of the lift). While the current ...

“In a lateral raise, when your arms are fully extended, parallel to the ground and at shoulder height, the ‘moment arm’ is at its longest,” Chrismas explains. That’s how far away the ...

The plank is, after a short time, a pretty boring move. It's hugely effective for building the core, developing strength and endurance, and reducing lower back pain, but even its fans must admit ...

but today’s strength workout is a 360’ arm building extravaganza, with lateral and front dumbbell raises, renegade rows and tricep dips making up the bulk of the strength circuit. Our core ...

It predicted that cable lateral raises would deliver superior muscle growth to dumbbells. 24 experienced participants completed an 8-week programme. Each arm was randomly assigned to either dumbbell ...