Best exercises for
Presses and raises, ranked for front, side and rear delts.
Live ranking · updated by evidence & ratings
Right now Cable Lateral Raise ranks first, with an overall score of 89 from the research rubric. It’s followed by Machine Lateral Raise and Reverse Pec Deck. The best choice for you depends on your equipment and how it feels on your joints, which is why every exercise links to alternatives.
Why it ranks: Keeps tension on the side delt at the bottom, where dumbbells go slack.
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