Iso Lateral Shoulder Press

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press is a beginner compound push using machine. It loads Shoulders.

Why this lift

The Iso Lateral Shoulder Press is a beginner compound push lift. It primarily loads Shoulders. Triceps, Traps help. You need machine. Most programs place it near the start of a session, while you are fresh.

Presses and raises cover the delts. A little lateral-raise volume goes further than turning every press into a max attempt. If you are new to the gym, learn it with a light load and keep it.

Muscles worked

• Primary: Shoulders
• Secondary: Triceps, Traps

Setup

• Set machine. Shoulder blades packed, wrists stacked, feet planted.

How to do it

1. Lower under control, then press. Keep Shoulders as the prime movers.
2. Lock out without shrugging the shoulders into the ears.

Coaching cues

• Elbows under the load.
• Press yourself away from the weight.

Common mistakes

• Flaring and losing the lats. Tuck slightly and stay packed.
• Bouncing the bottom. Own the pause, then press.

How to program it

Treat the Iso Lateral Shoulder Press as a main lift: 3–5 working sets, add load or a rep when the last set still looks like the first. Leave isolation work for after.

If the Iso Lateral Shoulder Press does not agree with you, Arnold Press trains Shoulders with a different setup.

Related lifts

• Arnold Press Shoulders
• Barbell Front Raise Shoulders
• Barbell Push Press Shoulders
• Barbell Upright Row Shoulders
• Barbell Z Press Shoulders
• Behind the Back Barbell Overhead Press Shoulders

FAQ

What muscles does the Iso Lateral Shoulder Press work?

The Iso Lateral Shoulder Press works Shoulders (primary), Triceps, Traps (secondary).

What equipment do I need for the Iso Lateral Shoulder Press?

You need machine.

Is the Iso Lateral Shoulder Press suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Iso Lateral Shoulder Press is marked beginner in this catalog. Start lighter than you think and film one set from the side.