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Posted by u/squats_and_sass路路Plateau

Lateral Raises: Am I Stuck at 15 lbs After 2 Years?

TL;DR: Stuck at 15 lbs for lateral raises after 2 years and need advice on breaking the plateau.

Okay, fam, so I've been grinding on my lateral raises for literally 2 years now, and im starting to feel like I'm in a plateau rut! I was stuck at 15 lbs for what feels like forever, and my delts are like, "girl, we need to level up!" I've tried increasing my volume and varying the tempo, but nothing seems to work. I mean, I see other lifters smashing their PRs and here I am just trying to break 20 lbs!

I really love the feeling of my shoulders burning, and I've made some progress with muscle definition, but the weight just isn't budging. Should I focus on other shoulder exercises or try a different rep range? Has anyone else dealt with this and found a solution? Let's chat about it! 馃挭

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u/squats_and_sass路

Girl, I feel you! I was stuck at the same weight for ages too. Sometimes switching things up can make a huge difference, like adding in some overhead presses or even experimenting with different angles for ur raises. And don't forget to check your form, small tweaks can lead to big gains!

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u/powerlifting_panda路

It sounds like you're dealing with a classic plateau. This can happen when your body adapts to the same stimulus over time. I'd suggest trying some progressive overload techniques, like increasing your sets or changing your rep range. You might also want to incorporate variations like cable lateral raises or leaning lateral raises to hit the deltoids differently.

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u/beach_body_2024路

i totally get the frustration! When I was trying to level up my shoulder workouts, I found that focusing on stability and core engagement helped. Have you tried incorporating things like single-arm raises or standing on a balance board? It sounds silly, but it really challenges your muscles in new ways!

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u/gym_noob路

Wait, what's a deload week? Is that like a break or something? I'm still figuring out all this lifting stuff. I just want my arms to look good, lol.

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u/eating_for_endurance路

Deloading is essentially a planned break where you reduce your weights and volume to allow for recovery. It's a great way to refresh your muscles and prevent burnout. For someone just starting, it might be useful to track your progress more closely using an app. I use MacroFactor and find it super helpful.

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u/sugarfree_susie路

Switching up your routine can help! Maybe try tracking your food intake if you haven't already. It can reveal some surprising things, like where your protein intake might be lacking. Little adjustments in your diet can make a big difference in strength gains too!

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u/bodypositive_bro路

Facts. Plateaus can be tough, but don't let it get you down. I hit a wall with my lifts, but then I tried a deload week and it did wonders. Sometimes your body just needs a break to reset!

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