Stop Messing Up Lateral Raises (Easy Fix)

Here are three simple ways to level up your lateral raise game and build bigger shoulders! Adjust the cable height for more tension in the stretched position, use wrist cuffs for a better mind-muscle connection, and stretch the cable across your body to get your side delts more stretched.

[TuckyTuck]

If you don’t have access to cuffs, I’ve found that gripping the handle loosely helps my mind muscle connection. When I squeeze it feels like I’m lifting with my forearm/tricep. But when I relax my wrist and grip, I pull with nothing but my shoulder and I get a fantastic burn. Your arm may not be as “straight”, but it feels fantastic to me

[happym]

Technically with cuffs you have a shorter lever so you should in theory do more reps as less force is required from the muscle. But I think the cuff offers additional benefits

[JamesGoodwin]

That higher cable height just blew my mind! Been using cuffs for a month with great success can’t wait to try the new height

[DavisDiley]

Good editing like this satisfies my soul 😌

[ihope]

I can't believe I never thought of these simple tips. You're the 🐐 Jeff. Every time you come up with a variation or tip it has dramatically changed my training in a good way.

[GabeCLifts]

I met Jeff Nippard this past Saturday, he is a super nice guy. And very humble, I was so shocked when I saw him I couldn’t even form words in my mouth 😭. Thankfully he came up to me and greeted me. It was a pleasure meeting you Jeff Nippard, love your content, keep up the great work.

[CC-inmc]

I am new to using machines, and these videos help me not feel completely lost or embarrassed. Thank you for your videos 😊

[tylerburden]

Sir your programmes have helped me a lot.. ive been following your programme for 2 years now !! YOU'VE BEEN AN INSPIRATION!! THANK YOU JEFF😌

[AuRevoirTune]

Huge props to Jeff with the quality and conciseness of these shorts. Really well put together.

[clynn]

I needed this! My cable lat raises just weren't raising yesterday, even at a low weight. Thank you!

[pierredavies]

One thing to note, the Supraspinatus muscle is responsible for the first 15° of arm abduction meaning by raising the cable height and changing the point of which the arm and cable are at 90° puts more stress on the much weaker Supraspinatus while making the movement easier for the lateral delt. Keeping the cable low creates a 90° angle right when the lateral deltoid actually becomes engaged making a tougher (better) movement for the delt and protecting your rotator cuff (Supraspinatus) from being over worked. Do you agree? love the videos regardless.

[BYGTraining]

I also love using cuffs for cable side laterals! However, I don't think they make you stronger, I think they just lessen the rotational inertia by shortening the length from your shoulder to the cable by a couple inches. Still, they're so much more comfortable and definitely allow me a better mind muscle connection with my delts!

[achintamkarmakar]

Last point is legit sick, the tension is just insane. Thanks

[ImOriginallyGreen]

You only get 2 extra reps with the wrist strap because of physics. Because the point of tension (the cable) is closer to the axis of rotation (your shoulder) there’s less torque exerted from the cable onto your shoulder. This means youre not actually getting an increase in volume because the extra reps are being offset by less torque.

[Ghostsaretooreal]

Cannot overstate how much Jeff has helped me in the gym-currently benefiting from the rated back exercises he did-also added a single arm Landmine row in from his list which I really felt in my lats. I struggle with cable lateral raises so will definitely try these cuff versions

[GMhodir]

its easier with the wrist attachment because its closer to the pivot joint (shoulder)

[ElSklaur]

Thank you so much bro I got the best shoulder pump I've ever felt in my entire journey

[Thegreencandle]

I struggle with laterial raises because of n old injury and when I tried this is was like holy cow this works great...absolutely greatful this is n awesome exercise n I just ordered cuffs cause they work awsome..thanks Jeff buddy

[antonioortiz]

The placement of the cuffs (above the hand) reduces the moment (torque) about the shoulder to complete a rep. This makes the rep easier to perform. It also explains why you are performing +2reps.

I enjoy your content! Thank you for posting!

[nocontent]

Drew Lynch and Jeff Nippard prove we live in a simulation. Same NPC but one is a comedian the other is a body builder.