Is bent over lateral raise better?

Increase Size of the Posterior Deltoid Using bent over lateral raises is a surefire way to increase muscular hypertrophy (size) of the posterior shoulder, which in turn can increase pulling and pushing strength, overhead stability, and help you look even stronger from behind.

What does bent over lateral raise target?

The rear lateral raise, also called the bent-over lateral raise, is an exercise that increases strength and hypertrophy (growth in size) of your rear deltoids. These are the small muscles found on the backs of your shoulders.

Why you shouldn’t do lateral raises?

Using momentum during lateral raises ultimately makes the exercise ineffective, according to the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Your strength improves the longer your muscles are under tension, according to the NASM. So, bouncing your dumbbells up with each rep defeats the purpose of the exercise.

Are Bent Over Lateral Raises push or pull?

The Verdict. Due to the fact that lateral raises primarily target the shoulder as a whole (mainly the front and lateral deltoids), it would make sense to include these in pushing workouts that include shoulder training.

Is a lateral raise a push or pull?

Shoulder accessory movements are important for targeting the lateral and rear delts. Exercises you should definitely consider within your pull day include: Lateral Raises (Dumbbell)

Are lateral raises a waste of time?

Lateral Raises Although lateral raises aren’t necessarily a waste of time (they can still build shoulder strength), they increase the risk of the rotator cuff muscles getting compressed or impinged against the bones, says K. “This can lead to sudden pain or wear-and-tear injuries to the shoulder over time,” she says.

Should you do lateral raises sitting or standing?

Mike Chabot Lateral Raises Most guys do lateral raises either standing or sitting. Those are fine, but if you really want to target your shoulders, Chabot’s excellent variation will have you sitting facing the upright bench.

Should you do lateral raises on push day?

The key here is to not get hung up on the finer points of whether it is a push or a pull, but rather to perform them correctly, on either day you choose. I personally would perform lateral raises when I do the most shoulders (push day) and save my bent over shoulder raises for more of my posterior (pull) day.

Should I do shoulders on push or pull day?

In the “push” workout you train all the upper body pushing muscles, i.e. the chest, shoulders and triceps. In the “pull” workout you train all the upper body pulling muscles, i.e. the back and biceps.