Is Lateral Raise Machine Cope?

[Oberyn]

Every time when I do this, I feel my traps rather than my delts.

 

[alriodai]

tbh just do the dumbbells shit

but holy shit lateral raises are so fucking painful, i hate them but need them shoulder gains

 

[SchizoAutism]

Oh so you're saying I'm a skinny faggot for wearing the pants wrong? Nigga trynna start shit, so I'm out of here. Bye bye.

 

[germanlooks]

I feel it by doing half reps (only going up slightly) but I extend my arms and don’t grip the handles.
Like this:


This is also safer for your rotator cuff because this way you can extend your arms slightly forward in a 45 degree angle which is better and more safe

 

[andy9432]

Yes its cope. So are most machines. Not natural range of motion

 

[Gonthar]

Just imagine the machine failing and crushing you from the sides...

 

[Deleted member 2382]

I use it for high reps after I've burnt myself out on dumbbell and barbell shoulder press

 

[Deleted member 19174]

It’s probably better for your shoulders in the long run.

 

[OldRooster]

Not sure. I usually use dumb bells, but will occasionally use this machine as a change of pace or if the dumb bell area is crowded. The machine always feels odd as far as the point you feel the most weight. And while I can do more weight then most men using the dumb bells (start at 25lbs each side, then progress to 30 lbs each side), I can't do a lot of weight on that machine.