Shoulder technique questions

[Dan111]

One of the benefits to doing laterals standing up and having them come together in front of your stomach is that you can use heavier weight. Obviously don't use such a heavy weight that you're swinging them around and using a TON of momentum. But if you have a little swing and a little momentum it can be beneficial as with heavier weight you can put on more mass. Sort of like "cheat curls", you don't want to use so much weight and momentum that you're getting a back workout, but a little momentum can help you get the big weight up to help put on some size.

I like to do 3 sets of standing laterals with a heavier weight and then do 3 sets of seated laterals with a lighter weight while keeping strict form.

But that's just me, I'm sure everyone will have different opinions and some will disagree with me, but it's been working out well for me so far.

[gbrice75]

One of the benefits to doing laterals standing up and having them come together in front of your stomach is that you can use heavier weight. Obviously don't use such a heavy weight that you're swinging them around and using a TON of momentum. But if you have a little swing and a little momentum it can be beneficial as with heavier weight you can put on more mass. Sort of like "cheat curls", you don't want to use so much weight and momentum that you're getting a back workout, but a little momentum can help you get the big weight up to help put on some size.

I tend to agree with you on this. I know it's important to know and understand proper form, but I think little cheats that allow you to put up heavier weight is fine from time to time. The point is knowing that you've sacrificed some form in order to add weight, as opposed to a person who just doesn't realize their form is off.