The CYBEX VR3 Lateral Raise machine is designed to target the medial deltoid effectively by optimizing the user’s alignment and form during the exercise. This machine blends both form and performance, ensuring that users engage the correct muscle groups while maximizing their workout efficiency. By addressing the challenges faced with other lateral raise machines—such as accommodating individual anatomical differences—the VR3 Lateral Raise provides a more customized and effective experience.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Targeted Muscle Activation: The machine’s design allows users to align their movement with the medial deltoid, ensuring that the correct muscle is being targeted throughout the exercise. This helps to avoid inefficient movements and maximizes muscle engagement.
• Neutral Shoulder Position: The slightly angled padded arms encourage a neutral shoulder position, eliminating external rotation that could otherwise lead to unnecessary strain on the shoulder joint. This adjustment focuses on properly activating the deltoid muscles while maintaining shoulder health.
• Floating Handgrip: The floating handgrip is designed to help users position their forearm correctly, ensuring consistent alignment throughout the movement for more effective results.
• Core Stabilization: The VR3 Lateral Raise does not include a chest pad, which forces users to engage their core muscles for stabilization. This results in an additional core workout, improving overall body strength and stability.
• Gas Assist Seat: The gas spring-assisted seat allows users to easily adjust the seat height without leaving the machine, ensuring a personalized fit for users of varying sizes. This feature also includes position indicators for consistent adjustments between workouts.
• Range Limiting Device (RLD): CYBEX’s patent-pending RLD technology ensures that the machine adapts to each user’s individual range of motion. It adjusts the starting and ending positions in 10˚ increments to match each user’s specific body mechanics.
• Enclosed Weight Stacks: The fully enclosed weight stacks ensure safety by shielding users from accidental contact with the moving weights. This design is both sleek and practical, meeting ASTM and EN standards for safety.
• Converging and Diverging Movement: The dependent movement provides a feeling of stability and ease throughout the exercise, while ensuring consistent torque is applied to the muscle. This minimizes joint stress and maximizes muscle engagement during the full range of motion.
• Ergonomic and Aesthetic Design: The ergonomically contoured pads provide additional comfort and support. The machine’s overall aesthetic, with its graceful curves and innovative materials, enhances the look of any fitness facility while delivering exceptional performance.
• Twist Select Weight System: The Twist Select Increment Weight System allows users to easily adjust the weight in 5-pound (2.5 kg) increments with a simple twist, without the hassle of sliding or losing parts. This system also reduces maintenance time due to its drag-free operation.
• Safety Features: In addition to the enclosed weight stacks, the molded rubber feet keep the machine stable and protect the floor from damage, while the belt drive system ensures smooth and efficient movement with minimal maintenance.

Specifications:

• Dimensions (L × W × H): 50″ L × 48″ W × 64″ H (127 cm × 122 cm × 162 cm)
• Weight with Standard Stack: 485 lbs (220 kg)
• Standard Stack: 165 lbs (75 kg)
• Seat Adjustment: Gas spring assisted for easy user height adjustments
• Targeted Muscle: Medial deltoid (shoulder)
• Design Features: Floating handgrip, angled pads, and a horizontal axis for proper alignment and targeting.

The CYBEX VR3 Lateral Raise provides a blend of form and function in a robust and efficient design. Its ability to accommodate different body types, emphasize correct muscle engagement, and provide an extra core workout makes it an essential machine for anyone looking to build strong, well-defined shoulders while maintaining proper alignment and safety.