Stop Messing Up Lateral Raises (Easy Fix)

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  • čas přidán 18. 02. 2024
  • 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.
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  • @TuckyTuck
    @TuckyTuck Před 3 měsíci +3084

    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

    • @thewisedaddy6460
      @thewisedaddy6460 Před 3 měsíci +44

      That technique gave arthritis in my fingers💀

    • @sleepforever8378
      @sleepforever8378 Před 3 měsíci +14

      Yeah it works but it seems like a pain in the thumbs. Good advice though. Maybe grip it tightly but not too tightly

    • @TuckyTuck
      @TuckyTuck Před 3 měsíci +42

      @@sleepforever8378 I grip with my 4 fingers and just rest my thumb on the handle. Kindve a pseudo-suicide grip

    • @save6204
      @save6204 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah bro that’s exactly what I do, it works perfectly

    • @BerleyGaming
      @BerleyGaming Před 3 měsíci

      What do you mean by giving "arthritis", do it mean your finger hurt ?​@@thewisedaddy6460

  • @happym5717
    @happym5717 Před 3 měsíci +1865

    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

    • @F4LLENZ3R0
      @F4LLENZ3R0 Před 3 měsíci +40

      Not enough people liking this comment

    • @robadobadingdong7104
      @robadobadingdong7104 Před 3 měsíci +66

      Good spot. This IS the reason.

    • @soulextinguisher
      @soulextinguisher Před 3 měsíci +23

      Yeah it should be slightly easier but it makes it more stable. It eliminates stress on the wrist and lessens elbow strain I think.

    • @digitalvii
      @digitalvii Před 3 měsíci +4

      Bingo

    • @roberte289
      @roberte289 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Damn should have checked to see if this was already said before i commented.

  • @DavisDiley
    @DavisDiley Před 3 měsíci +564

    Good editing like this satisfies my soul 😌

    • @yousefk8105
      @yousefk8105 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Yo

    • @ShlokPalandi
      @ShlokPalandi Před 3 měsíci +34

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    • @johnpaok00
      @johnpaok00 Před 3 měsíci +4

      What programs do you guys use to edit like this?

    • @TheIronDuke9
      @TheIronDuke9 Před 3 měsíci +7

      You should try watching a movie sometime, they're edited by professionals, it will blow your mind

    • @whitlermountain7198
      @whitlermountain7198 Před 3 měsíci +4

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  • @GabeCLifts
    @GabeCLifts Před 3 měsíci +48

    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.

    • @ReverseKadz
      @ReverseKadz Před 2 měsíci

      ur acting like you just met jesus 😂😂 , have some shame hes only a man no reason to foam at the mouth

  • @CC-in9mc
    @CC-in9mc Před 19 dny +2

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

  • @ihope8242
    @ihope8242 Před 3 měsíci +205

    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.

  • @JamesGoodwin1994
    @JamesGoodwin1994 Před měsícem +5

    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

  • @AuRevoirTune
    @AuRevoirTune Před 3 měsíci +39

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

    • @AuRevoirTune
      @AuRevoirTune Před 3 měsíci

      @@BF... Quality referring to production. People are pointing out the wrist straps. Fair, but don't think it makes a difference. More reps for slightly less rom. Dealer's choice. I don't plan on incorporating wrist straps, but I will try out a higher height.

  • @ImOriginallyGreen
    @ImOriginallyGreen Před 3 měsíci +116

    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.

    • @omegaman_
      @omegaman_ Před 3 měsíci +10

      Exactly, good point..

    • @CoachSorest
      @CoachSorest Před 3 měsíci +1

      touché

    • @ImOriginallyGreen
      @ImOriginallyGreen Před 3 měsíci +1

      Honestly didn’t realize half the other comments are saying the same thing lol

    • @supercal333
      @supercal333 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Yeah but you might get a better mind muscle connection with the delt since your brain doesn't have to think about or expend energy on gripping the handle.

    • @krumdis
      @krumdis Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@supercal333But then he puts a ball in his hand and grips that… 🙄

  • @tylerburden8098
    @tylerburden8098 Před 3 měsíci +39

    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😌

  • @GMhodir
    @GMhodir Před 3 měsíci +67

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

    • @s4lvin989
      @s4lvin989 Před 3 měsíci +8

      finally someone said it

    • @Playingwithproxies
      @Playingwithproxies Před 2 měsíci

      Yep you did 2 extra reps cause you just took away 5 foot lbs of torque just lower the weight by a tiny amount and it’s the same thing. It’s probably around 5 percent less torque.

  • @nocontent879
    @nocontent879 Před 3 měsíci +8

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

  • @clubbizarre
    @clubbizarre Před 3 měsíci +32

    These tips are GOLD. Thanks man

  • @pierredavies7064
    @pierredavies7064 Před 3 měsíci +42

    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.

    • @efumali
      @efumali Před 3 měsíci +1

      Wouldn't you want to work the supraspinatus though?

    • @Pelaohehe
      @Pelaohehe Před 3 měsíci

      no one does lateral raises to work their supraspinatus@@efumali

    • @Mrkti
      @Mrkti Před 3 měsíci

      First 15 degrees, starting from which angle?
      If you are starting from a deltoid stretch, the supraspinatus is unlikely to be particularly active

    • @joshuadillon9413
      @joshuadillon9413 Před 3 měsíci +9

      Supraspinatus contributes to the first 15° of shoulder abduction from the anatomical position. Having the cable higher creates a horizontal force vector and therefore the load would be greater at the initiation of the movement (therefore the supraspinatus). Consequently, due to the altered force vector, the load on the deltoid would actually be at its highest during the top portion of the lift when the deltoid is at its most shortened.
      Having the cable lower would mean the force vector would be perpendicular with the the wrist during the mid-range of abduction and more stretched. So theoretically would be more beneficial for hypertrophy given the stretch/hypertrophy hypothesis. It would also mean that the much larger deltoid muscle wouldn't be restricted by the fatigue of the much smaller stabiliser.
      Side note, working stabilisers is great. But are you doing lateral raises for your supraspinatus or your deltoid?

    • @pierredavies7064
      @pierredavies7064 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@efumali You would, but separately, ultimately this is a deltoid exercise and therefore should be the primary muscle being targeted. Often people develop shoulder pain as a result of over using their Supraspinatus in lateral raises movements so though it would good to clarify. Regardless almost any lateral raise movement utilises some Supraspinatus activation.

  • @Ghostsaretooreal
    @Ghostsaretooreal Před 3 měsíci +2

    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

  • @clynn101
    @clynn101 Před 3 měsíci +38

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

    • @xXJLNINJAXx
      @xXJLNINJAXx Před 3 měsíci +1

      I thought you were bringing up a lat exercise out of no where

  • @BYGTraining
    @BYGTraining Před 3 měsíci +19

    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!

  • @Jimcarry69
    @Jimcarry69 Před 3 měsíci

    You Definitely deserve all the flowers Jeff,you're so consistent with the quality you transfer to your students and not many are like you...keep it up brother💪

  • @user-ii7xc1ry3x
    @user-ii7xc1ry3x Před 3 měsíci +1

    Exactly as I perform these. The "higher cable" tip is golden; quite good for other similar situations such as Bayesian Curls.

  • @vipe650r
    @vipe650r Před 5 dny

    What a great find. I'm on a hunt to stabilize or adjust exercises I'm doing while I heal some golfer/tennis elbow from a bit of overtraining. Grabbing some straps NOW! and will absolutely give this a try.

  • @Bigchemistry101
    @Bigchemistry101 Před 3 měsíci +3

    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

  • @RicardoSilva-hk2er
    @RicardoSilva-hk2er Před 11 dny +4

    of course you manage more reps with the D-handles, you are reducing the moment arm xD

    • @nadiaboicheva7418
      @nadiaboicheva7418 Před 11 dny

      Personally, cuffs reduce the stress on my wrists. I don't need limiting factors when I'm chasing maximum stability, so I can target a specific muscle.

  • @lindsey607
    @lindsey607 Před 9 dny

    Thanks for all of the exceptional content Mr. Jeff.

  • @Vampaveli
    @Vampaveli Před 2 měsíci

    I saw this when it dropped and my side delt growth is astronomical compared to the month prior. Thank you, Jeff. 🙏🏾

  • @Jabberwocky-nh8us
    @Jabberwocky-nh8us Před 3 měsíci +1

    I started raising the cable height after the shoulder vid with you and Mike! Great tip.

  • @MagicalQliqui
    @MagicalQliqui Před 3 měsíci +14

    As someone with a separated shoulder I also find raising the cable to be more comfortable for that shoulder since my shoulder's not getting pulled down into the joint

    • @GoodByeSkyHarborLive
      @GoodByeSkyHarborLive Před 3 měsíci +1

      Won't that eztra tension earlier in the range motion hurt more

    • @MrRazmut
      @MrRazmut Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@GoodByeSkyHarborLive I would imagine it hurts less since the person said the cable is better, no?

    • @JourneyOfStrength
      @JourneyOfStrength Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@GoodByeSkyHarborLive
      They said, as someone. Not someone 😅. They are just pretending

    • @MrRazmut
      @MrRazmut Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@JourneyOfStrength That doesn't mean that at all. Wtf

  • @NateSnyder73
    @NateSnyder73 Před 3 měsíci

    Very solid tip about the angle of the pull. Most people think that if they leave it lower it creates more tension and more gains. Not the case.

  • @sonishkumar7327
    @sonishkumar7327 Před 3 měsíci +1

    cuffs are a game changer

  • @davedegoeij9721
    @davedegoeij9721 Před 3 měsíci

    I have an wrist injury right now and I was doing it the way you show it here. I was surprised how much I liked it

  • @atahanselekoglu_
    @atahanselekoglu_ Před 2 měsíci

    insane how youtube shorts has made information like this available and this accessible. thank you jeff

  • @antonioortiz7863
    @antonioortiz7863 Před 3 měsíci

    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!

  • @angelcolon4306
    @angelcolon4306 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I found this right before I was about to do this exact exercise! Thats nuts

  • @lucasvansteveninck241
    @lucasvansteveninck241 Před 18 dny +1

    Raising the cable was insaje bro that made the exercise go from a 4 out of 10 to a 8 out of 10 for me

  • @qas1409
    @qas1409 Před 2 měsíci

    Absolute genius, thanks Mr Neff Jippard.

  • @dancingnancy9591
    @dancingnancy9591 Před 3 měsíci

    I started doing these because of you and I'm just NOW learning how to do them better!?!? I was using my first 8 weeks of lifting to practice technique so I'm glad I saw this before the 8 weeks were finished.

  • @themeatspot5020
    @themeatspot5020 Před měsícem

    Jess always dropping jewels

  • @terric703
    @terric703 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice! I learn something every time I watch Jeff.

  • @herribertfred8687
    @herribertfred8687 Před 2 měsíci

    Bro, you are my new Gym-Daddy. I’m learning soooo much from you! Thanks Thanks Thanks! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

  • @rainesmallwood4078
    @rainesmallwood4078 Před 3 měsíci

    man your the goat. I really like the idea of raising the cable height. Have never even thought to do that

  • @Shabanezloth
    @Shabanezloth Před 3 měsíci +5

    You probably got more reps with the cuffs because the lever arm is a bit shorter, which also means the tension on your delt was lesser. It does seem more confortable though, I'll certainly try

  • @predatorfitnessyt
    @predatorfitnessyt Před 3 měsíci +2

    I will try this cable height tip

  • @antoca6
    @antoca6 Před měsícem

    Tried the cuffs, I got more reps. Thank you

  • @SSAndroid
    @SSAndroid Před 3 měsíci

    A new era for Jeff Nippard legendarily edited and theorized form tweak shorts, I feel coming.

  • @emmanueljohnson446
    @emmanueljohnson446 Před měsícem

    you my friend have earned your self a subscriber

  • @ACKWV
    @ACKWV Před 19 dny

    This is great advice. Really felt my side delts with the cable higher off the floor too.

  • @magicalfrijoles6766
    @magicalfrijoles6766 Před 3 měsíci

    I have never seen one of these wrist cuffs. I love them already.

  • @Waggadudewagga
    @Waggadudewagga Před 3 měsíci +1

    Cuffs will shorten your lever, making the reps easier... so extra reps are to be expected. All in all good advice, though. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the awesome work!

  • @McQzv
    @McQzv Před 3 měsíci

    It’s been a really long time since I’ve seen workout tips that actually revolutionized the way I do a movement

  • @FireBender25
    @FireBender25 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm gonna have to try these tips next time I'm working shoulders!

  • @javiercordova2108
    @javiercordova2108 Před 2 měsíci

    Been doing cable lateral presses, and after some time, they haven’t been effective. Thanks for the change, I will implement them soon

  • @Scflatroon
    @Scflatroon Před 3 měsíci +43

    If you use cufs its easeyer because you have shorter lever. So you do more reps but with lighter weight

  • @jaycole6824
    @jaycole6824 Před 3 měsíci

    Great advice. I hadn't thought about the high cable angle, thanks for the assist!

  • @jeffreybeasley8448
    @jeffreybeasley8448 Před 3 měsíci

    Love the helpful advice you always give: bought your programs and they are already helping

  • @idan654321
    @idan654321 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Its possible the difference between the handles and the cuffs may be due to difference in leverages, since the moment arm is longer woth the handle, which means its not better than the handle tension wise.

  • @ShhItsSanti
    @ShhItsSanti Před 3 měsíci

    Glad you’re making reels now 🙌🏽

  • @stevengrable5484
    @stevengrable5484 Před 2 měsíci

    Really appreciate your routines.

  • @mahfuzali643
    @mahfuzali643 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for this short. PLEASE do more

  • @MrSBVeyron
    @MrSBVeyron Před 2 měsíci

    I really like using a handle instead of the ball. Even thou you say it's optional I highly recommend it. Feels better.

  • @Jonathan-cz1ll
    @Jonathan-cz1ll Před 3 měsíci

    I tried this the day that I saw it. Huge game changer!

  • @mortymontanah
    @mortymontanah Před 3 měsíci

    This was materially beneficial and empowering- thank you for sharing!

  • @mikronpeno2962
    @mikronpeno2962 Před 3 měsíci

    Bro narrated on himself in the background 😂
    Nice work bro❤

  • @danielbernal8948
    @danielbernal8948 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey guys! I use my straps as cuffs and they work great, honestly better than cuffs I have because the Velcro wears on those over time. Just loop the strap through and hold onto it, it’s a great hack

  • @nickh4558
    @nickh4558 Před 3 měsíci

    So quick but so much knowledge

  • @BassLove91
    @BassLove91 Před 3 měsíci

    Love ya Jeff. Consistent quality content as always

  • @unsub6737
    @unsub6737 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great tips. Good looking out man

  • @donavanlindsey6618
    @donavanlindsey6618 Před 2 měsíci

    Cuffs were a gem

  • @ulrikvonliektenstein9907
    @ulrikvonliektenstein9907 Před 3 měsíci

    The cuffs shorten the moment arm of the lift making it easier. But I agree with the added muscle connection.

  • @SHEBROKETAVO
    @SHEBROKETAVO Před měsícem

    This is amazing I do exactly this forward and back and repeat each arm amazing tension and stretch

  • @-Jesse.C
    @-Jesse.C Před 3 měsíci

    This is a great tip. Can't wait to give this a go on my next shoulder day.

  • @jamesmulligan2741
    @jamesmulligan2741 Před 3 měsíci

    This guy is just simply a beast

  • @SB-yx3sp
    @SB-yx3sp Před měsícem

    Completely agree.d. I also hold the normal handles in addition to the cuffs as it gived me that feeling and connection of as if I would still hold on to the handle...

  • @SIMBOLUMIN
    @SIMBOLUMIN Před 3 měsíci

    This was actually insanely helpful

  • @dennishooks923
    @dennishooks923 Před 3 měsíci

    Complete game changer!

  • @MiddTrip
    @MiddTrip Před měsícem

    Thankyou. Some of your vids I'm not sure about. But this vid sounds like good knowledge to me. I'm going to try the cable higher and use a cuff. Cheers bro.

  • @ryans339
    @ryans339 Před 3 měsíci

    This is a really great video, thanks Jeff.

  • @void_star_void
    @void_star_void Před 3 měsíci

    This was fire Jeff, lots of thanks

  • @Welcome2whereverUR
    @Welcome2whereverUR Před 3 měsíci

    Man, I did this and it works so well for me.

  • @tarikuvianello2566
    @tarikuvianello2566 Před měsícem

    I've been doing it on the gym today, and a guy came to me willing to explain the proper form by lowering the cable down, he tought I was doing them wrong 😂

  • @brendo_up
    @brendo_up Před 2 měsíci

    This man loves his deep stretch

  • @TheyCallHimBun
    @TheyCallHimBun Před 3 měsíci +1

    Cuffs shorten the lever formed by your arm - so they increase reps by decreasing the effective resistance. It's likely that any extra reps come from lowering the effective resistance rather than from letting you actually push the muscle harder, unless you have a special circumstance that makes your grip the limiting factor.

  • @g36guy69
    @g36guy69 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice one mate! Amazing content and thank you for that piece of the puzzle concerning my shoulders. I was looking for exactly that!

  • @Sundji
    @Sundji Před 3 měsíci

    I love the little biomechanics lesson. Makes me feel like I'm back in college.

  • @yashkoppa
    @yashkoppa Před 3 měsíci +2

    the 2 more reps from cuffs were because of
    distance from the point of rotation is inversely proportional to force required to rotate the body

  • @Juznik1389
    @Juznik1389 Před 3 měsíci

    Definitely gonna try this! Never seen it before

  • @andreajones9200
    @andreajones9200 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you. I really enjoy the wisdom i get from watching you, but...Using cuffs will cause carpol tunnel.

  • @CIRCLEDOWN10
    @CIRCLEDOWN10 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent explanation!

  • @self-lickingicecreamcone7537

    Thanks Jeff. Gonna start doing this

  • @DanMarcelino
    @DanMarcelino Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks Jeff! I'm gonna try this.. I've also found doing a farmers walk with some heavy dumbbells or doing a super set of seated bicep curls really adds to the stretch right after my set of lateral raises 👍🏼

  • @markc6571
    @markc6571 Před 3 měsíci

    Mind blown 🤯
    Thank you

  • @stormrhode2330
    @stormrhode2330 Před 3 měsíci

    I used to do this with bands a while back (sans the cuff). I was doing Egyptians the other day, but I'll bring this back into my workouts. 👍🏻

  • @friendlytimo7970
    @friendlytimo7970 Před 3 měsíci

    Very good points!!

  • @salodip3480
    @salodip3480 Před 3 měsíci +1

    At a 90 degree angle most of the movement is done by the supraspinatus, one of the rotator cuff muscles.

  • @KallVal
    @KallVal Před 3 měsíci

    Holy shit this is good. Just trying it now. The stretch is INSANE!! Try it trust. Make sure your hand and the cable are parallel and step away the the left or right from the pully

  • @AK10.
    @AK10. Před 3 měsíci

    Yup glad to know I do these as well. Thanks Jeff 🐐

  • @networkthrift9163
    @networkthrift9163 Před 3 měsíci

    Dr Mike really influenced you, love it

  • @kungfudenny577
    @kungfudenny577 Před 3 měsíci

    Every time i think I don’t have anything else to learn Jeff comes thru

  • @lolhai6430
    @lolhai6430 Před 3 měsíci

    This is great. I think a great take away is to change Cable height to match anatomically what your doing

  • @devonspain620
    @devonspain620 Před 3 měsíci

    Dude your a genius 💪🏻

  • @yasutakeuchi
    @yasutakeuchi Před 3 měsíci

    Bro Jeff is my favorite.

  • @dancingnancy9591
    @dancingnancy9591 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Could have used this before I did my shoulder workout this morning lol!