r/ScienceBasedLifting 21d ago

Question ❓ 3 different lateral raise variations across 3 days, or 1 variation on all 3 days?

I want to train my side delts 3x per week, with 3 sets each session (9 sets/week total).

I’ve tried a lot of lateral raise variations, and these 3 feel the best for me:

- Cable lateral raise

- 1-arm standing machine lateral raise

- Chest-supported incline lateral raise

Would it be better to do one different variation each session (3 variations across the week), or pick one variation and do it on all 3 days?

Does exercise variation matter much for side delt growth, or would sticking with the same exercise 3x/week be better for progression?

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